grandfather

Example Sentences

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“My grandfather is a creature of habit and used to running the business his way,” says Gerard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

His grandfather was the defense secretary when the military opened fire on university student protesters in Tlatelolco in 1968.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

"Dave was a deeply loved father to three daughters and a proud grandfather to three boys," they said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

His grandfather Antonio is revealed as a traveling merchant who operated between Catalan Spain and Morocco, rather than simply a farmer.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Jack jumped up to open it, wondering why his grandfather didn’t just come in.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley