granddad

Example Sentences

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The rain pours down so often that you can’t help but snort when the film cuts to Whitford’s granddad angrily watering his lawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

"My granddad who got me into the sport sadly passed away a few months ago," said Jones.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The birth of his first child has apparently given Shohei Ohtani granddad strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025

Olivia's message read: "If you find my bottle please ring my granddad John."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

These two kids had had a lot of practice being around their teasing old granddad because they didn’t pay him no mind at all.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis