grandparents
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The only grandchild of celebrated civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King just voted for the first time, and she says she wants to lead the way her grandparents did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
"Our parents and grandparents did it, so we do it, too. Otherwise, it would reflect badly on you in the village."
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Some boomer and Gen X parents and grandparents, however, are hesitant, fearing doing this could endanger their own financial security if they run into steep healthcare or long-term-care costs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
Adults are waiting longer to have children, meaning first-time grandparents are getting older, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
I know how much my grandparents like to see us perform, so I stand extra tall, extend my arms, and demonstrate the shuffle hop step.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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