grandfather

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The biographical details may come from the author’s grandfather, but the character seems decidedly larger-than-life, a cross between Bruce Wayne, a Japanese ronin and an archetypal wandering Jew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The closing track, Heaven's In Your Hands, finds her mourning her grandfather, who died last autumn.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Cabot’s grandfather was Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., also a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, who lost his seat to JFK in 1952.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Scientists are learning more about the condition, which my grandfather passed on to me and my son.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

“And how exactly did your grandfather die, Fredrick? I don’t believe you’ve ever told me,” Lady Constance asked in a high, strained voice.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood