grandfather

Example Sentences

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So his grandfather entirely pivoted to what was still selling – the affordable sweet treats.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Their grandfather has been fighting for them to stay with him.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The lushly poetic text by Alberto Arvelo Torrealba happens to have been written by the grandfather of one of Dudamel’s closest collaborators, film and theater director Alberto Alvero, who directed the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

His grandfather, Pulte said in 2021, was also “very involved” in his countertop company.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“I remember when my grandfather died. I was little, but I knew that everybody was upset because it was sort of sudden. I’m sorry, it must have been bad when she died.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott