grandfather

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The site is believed to contain the remains of Leonardo's grandfather Antonio, his uncle Francesco, and several half-brothers, Antonio, Pandolfo, and Giovanni.

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

The universe had taken my grandfather but had given me a new friend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A Visit To Grandpa's follows a young boy sent to spend a summer full of adventure with his eccentric grandfather on a Welsh farm.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

His grandfather made a noise that was somewhere between a snort and a cough.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell