grandfather
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To his family, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who "truly excelled" in his "role as grandad".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Michael was described as a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who "truly excelled" in his "role as grandad"
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
It was the third home she’d owned; she bought her first at 20, thanks to subprime mortgages and help from her grandfather.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
My great grandfather emigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1923 for some of the same reasons and ideals that Mr. Baker’s ancestors emigrated to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“The cabin boy Pudge was in service to my grandfather when he wrote his account of their voyage.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
But for most of my life, they felt like the domain of grandfathers, finance bros and people who knew what vermouth was without having to Google it.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
“We’re asking airmen to strap into jets that their grandfathers, fathers and now they are flying, and it is time for a reset,” said Doug Birkey, executive director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
She acknowledged that it was still "not enough" and promised a "special plan for our grandfathers and grandmothers."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Baba is a commonly used term in India to refer to mystics and religious gurus and also to fathers or grandfathers by both Hindus and Muslims.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
I had known many men, my grandfathers included, who were traditionally dressed Jews.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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