grandfather

Example Sentences

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During the early years of his leadership, Kim Jong Un sought to secure his legitimacy by dressing like his grandfather Kim Il Sung.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

His grandfather Antonio is revealed as a traveling merchant who operated between Catalan Spain and Morocco, rather than simply a farmer.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

"I feel very sad that I'm not voting Labour this time," said 59-year-old Ross Mumford, explaining he had always supported the centre-left party, just like his father and grandfather.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Many of the characters in “The House of the Spirits,” Allende’s 1982 debut novel, are modeled after members of her family, including her grandmother, grandfather and mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“But the grandfather clock can’t tell you when that might happen.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el