grandmother

Example Sentences

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And the first move is what my grandmother would call “air in, grit out.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

In the book you describe how your grandmother told everyone it was your destiny to bring prosperity to your family.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

What had happened to make a city with a reputation for grace and good sense suddenly come down so hard on a protesting grandmother with a clear First Amendment defense?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

"To the glory of God In commemoration of Nana Asumbia of Akwamufie in the eastern region of Ghana and grandmother of Nana Kweedwua Santsewadze Twidan Royal Family."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“King of the Skies. Father of Tano and Nansi … and maybe some other kids I don’t quite remember. My grandmother told me a million stories about you.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer