grandfather

Example Sentences

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His grandfather Antonio is revealed as a traveling merchant who operated between Catalan Spain and Morocco, rather than simply a farmer.

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

The universe had taken my grandfather but had given me a new friend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He was willing to walk away from the deal unless he won a grandfather clock, estimated at around $1,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

His grandfather would be waiting, and Jack’s test results weren’t going to go over too well.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley