granny

Example Sentences

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"My granny used to run the shop. I've no involvement now - my relations run it. I had to get an ice cream on the last day," she said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Her look evolves from a worn-out cog to a biker-like granny who’d seem natural riding on the back of Dennis Hopper’s hog.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The importance of inter-generational connection seems to be paying off, as five-year-old Evan said he was drawing hearts on his paper cracker "for my granny who dropped me off and I love her".

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Her boss knows she travels a lot, often as the granny on call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

“What information? Don’t tell me your granny is missing.”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo