grandfather

Example Sentences

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Juaben's love for Villa stems from his grandfather Daniel, who used to stay with a Villa-supporting family from Birmingham.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In a statement, his family described him as a "wonderful husband, father, and grandfather".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

After my grandfather was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery in 2009, I have watched the little path that leads to his tombstone go from a muddy dirt trail to neatly paved with bricks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Section 1 of the 22nd Amendment, which sets presidential term limits, has a similar grandfather clause.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“I won’t ever be a kindly grandfather figure.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis