grandfather

Example Sentences

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Rainer never met his grandfather, who died shortly before he was born in 1961.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Magyar’s grandfather, Pal Eross, was a judge on the communist-era supreme court and a famous television personality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

My grandfather, who was a 70-hour-a-week physician — graduated medical school in 1920 — took a look at me two hours after I was born and told my mom, “He’s gonna be trouble.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

As the park marks its 60th anniversary, the 8th Marquess - Ceawlin Thynn - said his grandfather would be "proud" the attraction has become a national institution.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“So I take it she didn’t kill you,” Jack’s grandfather said to him.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley