grandmother

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The first reigning British sovereign to set foot in America was my grandfather, King George VI. He visited in 1939 with my beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"It's been quite a journey," said Obma, adding his grandmother was "such a cherished person" and because of that, Wales and the Welsh language has always been meaningful to him.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

His grandmother was originally from Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, said Obma but never spoke Welsh herself, and moved to the US after World War Two.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

If you feel awkward about asking for a discount, just remember: Your grandmother on Medicare might be paying five or 10 times less for the same blood work or MRI.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

An old lady, old like a grandmother, sat on the bench in the waiting room.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold