Recent Examples on the WebIn the film, Kurosawa’s penultimate feature as a director, a grandmother, a victim of the Nagasaki bombing, passes on her faith in love and integrity as a bulwark against war and violence to her grandchildren and her American nephew.—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024 With their children and grandchildren, dogs and motorcycles.—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024 He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 Family level starts at $175 and includes benefits for two adults and their children and grandchildren under 18 years old, with upgrade options to add up to three guests.—Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024 Coppola is survived by her husband, Francis, their children, Sofia and Roman, and three grandchildren.—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024 Because then that person with back pain becomes the grandma who wants to get back to playing with her grandchildren and knitting.—Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024 Her grandchild called 911, but emergency responders couldn’t reach her until about 20 minutes later and she was pronounced dead, The Associated Press reported.—Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024 Actress Shirley Jones celebrated her 90th birthday in March 2024 with her children and grandchildren by her side
Shirley Jones is the matriarch of a large family both on-screen and off.—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
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