grandfather

Example Sentences

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My father was going down the mines for 30 years, my grandfather for 50 years.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Kani thinks about his role in this production somewhat like his role as a grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Rodríguez Castro has the total trust of his grandfather, said a former U.S. official who was introduced to the grandson 10 years ago by a senior Cuban intelligence officer as the future of the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The search engine was important, Rainer said, not only for what it told him about his grandfather, but because it also helped clear other members of his family, including his father.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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