grandfather

Example Sentences

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A newlywed bride was given the gift of two weddings in two days so her grandfather with dementia could walk her down the aisle from his care home.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He is a longtime bodyguard and chief aide to his grandfather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Now Vic flies commercially, and he can’t help but think about his grandfather any time he lands in Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A statement from the family, provided to People, described Gibb as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and actor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Christopher put his hand to his necklace, and his grandfather smiled a dry smile.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell