grandfather

Then, in the champions' news conference, he became so emotional at one point as he remembered his late grandfather that he could not talk, and had to take a minute to compose himself.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

To his family, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who "truly excelled" in his "role as grandad".

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

It was the third home she’d owned; she bought her first at 20, thanks to subprime mortgages and help from her grandfather.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

“It sounds touchy-feely, but it’s profitable,” said the 55-year-old Gund, whose grandfather, Ed Gund, a former candy salesman, started the composite materials company in 1951.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

His grandfather froze, his face turning the color of summer raspberries.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

But for most of my life, they felt like the domain of grandfathers, finance bros and people who knew what vermouth was without having to Google it.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

“We’re asking airmen to strap into jets that their grandfathers, fathers and now they are flying, and it is time for a reset,” said Doug Birkey, executive director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

His two grandfathers, both named Bill, were key figures in his early life, later providing inspiration for the title of his 2023 memoir.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

"I wanted to remind people of the narrative of our grandmothers, grandfathers and great-grandparents, who throughout my childhood said that war is terrifying," the 28-year-old, who goes by the nickname Noi, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

It may have been because we remembered the suffering and courage of our grandfathers who fought as warriors to protect our land and our people.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac