granny

Example Sentences

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"The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, Your Gruffalo granny is coming to stay."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Darius: We had to dress to impress and I wanted to bring the queens — my mother, my granny and my auntie — to see the queens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Shaquille O'Neal, when advised by Barry to "granny throw" in response to his poor 52% record, summed up the problem: "I'd shoot 0% before I'd shoot underhanded."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

He said, “Louisiana’s granny ain’t feeling good. Can Louisiana stay here with us?”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo