grandfather

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Saltiveri's farm, owned by his father and grandfather before him, is in an isolated spot in the province of Lleida, in the northeastern region of Catalonia.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

His father and grandfather were in the Air Force and his uncle was in the Army.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Mr. Lemann’s grandfather, Montefiore Mordecai Lemann, took a different route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

While speaking with the outlet, Russell revealed that his affinity for log cabins began in childhood, when he lived in a Rangeley, Maine, cabin constructed by hand by his grandfather in 1939.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Isaac and Jacob are constantly at Tío Yehuda’s side, learning every detail of how the printing press works and becoming perfect apprentices to our uncle and grandfather.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar