grandfather
Example Sentences
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His late grandfather, Jack, was Scottish FA president and Celtic chairman.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Their grandfather has been fighting for them to stay with him.
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
There’s a distinct gap between grandfather and grandson donations.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“This grandfather clock has lost its purpose,” C.C. continued.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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