grandmother

Example Sentences

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Pidgeon’s daughter, Andrea Pidgeon, says her five children have seen a difference since their grandmother started talking to Sunny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Counseled by a grandmother to look like a lady — “don’t go out without lipstick on” — Blevins ultimately moved in with an older sister, choosing cheerleading over the school band.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Hui, also known as Xu Jiayin, rose from humble beginnings in rural China, where he was raised by his grandmother before venturing into property development and setting up Evergrande in 1996.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Trump asked reporters after receiving the delivery from Simmons, whom the company described as a grandmother of ten from Arkansas.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Your grandmother also said that she needs help with her boxes, and mentioned something about sweet potato pie.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith