grandmother
noun
grand·moth·er
ˈgran(d)-ˌmə-t͟hər 
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
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The young girl decides to follow advice from her grandmother and embarks on a journey of making new friends.
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Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
Within, Garcia communes with her mystical great-great grandmother, thrashing the ghosts of trauma that were passed down to her.
—Suzy Exposito, SPIN, 6 June 2024
The Times reviewed police reports and interviewed Baki’s grandmother and law enforcement officials about steps taken by child welfare officials in the case.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Hogan had been homeless for the last year and a half after his grandmother’s landlord gave them 30 days notice.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
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Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
Within, Garcia communes with her mystical great-great grandmother, thrashing the ghosts of trauma that were passed down to her.
—Suzy Exposito, SPIN, 6 June 2024
The Times reviewed police reports and interviewed Baki’s grandmother and law enforcement officials about steps taken by child welfare officials in the case.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Hogan had been homeless for the last year and a half after his grandmother’s landlord gave them 30 days notice.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
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“Grandmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandmother. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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grandmother
noun
grand·moth·er
ˈgran(d)-ˌmət͟h-ər
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
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