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grandfather

[gran-fah-ther, grand-] / ˈgrænˌfɑ ðər, ˈgrænd- /


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Their grandfather has been fighting for them to stay with him.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The five children have been living with their paternal grandfather in Jhelum since October 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The lushly poetic text by Alberto Arvelo Torrealba happens to have been written by the grandfather of one of Dudamel’s closest collaborators, film and theater director Alberto Alvero, who directed the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

After his grandfather died, Pulte was kicked off the board.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Penelope glanced at the grandfather clock and stifled a yawn.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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