grandfather
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My grandfather Earl Warren wanted to campaign vigorously in 1948.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
My great grandfather emigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1923 for some of the same reasons and ideals that Mr. Baker’s ancestors emigrated to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Bonakdar, his attorney, said Bridges is a grandfather and hair stylist who has never worked for ICE or the Department of Homeland Security.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
If you’re watching a high school football game this weekend in the bleachers, say hello to a grandmother or grandfather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Their dad—my grandfather, who I don’t really know—had built a treehouse in their yard when they were kids.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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
She acknowledged that it was still "not enough" and promised a "special plan for our grandfathers and grandmothers."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
I had known many men, my grandfathers included, who were traditionally dressed Jews.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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