grandfather

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Garner, 31, looked down as Percival read a statement, in which she said he had denied her grandfather a "dignified death".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Rodríguez Castro has the total trust of his grandfather, said a former U.S. official who was introduced to the grandson 10 years ago by a senior Cuban intelligence officer as the future of the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Kani thinks about his role in this production somewhat like his role as a grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“I had the privilege of growing up and seeing amazing mariachi musicians like my father, uncles and grandfather performing at a restaurant on the weekends, during birthday parties and quinceaneras,” said Hernandez.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Things already look ugly,” Jack’s grandfather said, tapping Robert with his foot.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley