grandfather

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During the early years of his leadership, Kim Jong Un sought to secure his legitimacy by dressing like his grandfather Kim Il Sung.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The site is believed to contain the remains of Leonardo's grandfather Antonio, his uncle Francesco, and several half-brothers, Antonio, Pandolfo, and Giovanni.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Edward “Ted” Crosby Johnson, who founded Fidelity Management & Research in 1946, and grandfather of FMR’s current CEO, Abby Johnson, worked as a lawyer at Ropes & Gray.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Elyjah’s grandfather, Troy Hearn, has said that Gaddis dated the boy’s mother on and off for several years and accused him of stalking her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Christopher spat the coffee out of the window when his grandfather wasn’t looking—it tasted like a melted shoe.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell