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The delicate floral pattern comes in this traditional blue reminiscent of our grandparent’s kitchenware, black and white for a more versatile look, or a warm brown that’s perfect for fall table decor mixed with candles and gourds (and, of course, a fresh slice of pumpkin pie on top).
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
As older cohorts of highly religious, older people have passed away, they have been replaced by new cohorts of young adults who are less religious than their parents and grandparents.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Jason Lee says he was inspired to save for a 13-month sabbatical in Taiwan so his son, Forrest, could spend more time with his grandparents and extended family.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
His brother Chris Tobler purchased their grandparents' home a few years ago.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
As older cohorts of highly religious, older people have passed away, they have been replaced by new cohorts of young adults who are less religious than their parents and grandparents.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Jason Lee says he was inspired to save for a 13-month sabbatical in Taiwan so his son, Forrest, could spend more time with his grandparents and extended family.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
His brother Chris Tobler purchased their grandparents' home a few years ago.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Grandparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandparent. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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grandparent
noun
grand·par·ent
ˈgran(d)-ˌpar-ənt 
-ˌper-
: a parent of one's father or mother
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