grandfather

Example Sentences

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My grandfather started in the auto-body industry, and now our family operates dealerships that rely heavily on diesel trucks and commercial vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Pulte’s grandfather, at one point one of the wealthiest men in the world, built a Fortune 500 company and gave tens if not hundreds of millions of dollars to charity before his 2018 death.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He wanted to show how deeply his grandfather had become integrated into Japanese culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“I found so many letters between my grandfather and my grandmother and I think they truly loved each other, and I think they truly loved that woman, too.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Their dad—my grandfather, who I don’t really know—had built a treehouse in their yard when they were kids.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison