grandfather

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Fun fact: The American colonists—or tax-dodging rebels, as some in Britain still jokingly call them—got their independence from Charles’ great-great-great-great-great grandfather, George III.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The youngest hostage was a 9-month-old redheaded baby, and the oldest was an 86-year-old grandfather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

After the death of the late Queen's grandfather in 1936, for example, the King George V playing fields project was set up to protect recreational grounds across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

There’s a grandfather quality to Kani’s Sam, but the increase in years has only deepened the play’s poignancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Jack would go back to his grandfather, while May and Phillip went back to their royal lives.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley