How to Use grandchild in a Sentence

grandchild

noun
  • Kathy: The truth is all of us have children and grandchildren.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
  • This is a sweet gift a grandchild can give their grandma.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The names of Queen Camilla’s five grandchildren were stitched along the bottom of the skirt, alongside the names of her two kids, Laura and Tom.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2023
  • He is survived by his daughter, great nephew and one grandchild.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Howland and Tilley went on to have 10 children and more than 80 grandchildren.
    Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Jonathan Mauk is survived by his three sons and two grandchildren.
    Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The names of her children and grandchildren were also embroidered on the dress.
    Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
  • All five of her grandchildren went through her program.
    Savannah Tryens-Fernandes | Stryens-Fernandes@al.com, al, 12 May 2023
  • My three grandchildren will also be part of the wedding party in some way.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2023
  • He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Frances Robathan, two sons and three grandchildren.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2023
  • The drive for civic engagement passed to her children and her grandchildren.
    Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Lai is survived by his wife of 64 years and all six of his children, their spouses and eight grandchildren.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Ernest is the third grandchild of Fergie and ex-husband Prince Andrew, who divorced in 1996.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024
  • He is survived by his third wife Lyn Davis, six children and four grandchildren.
    Chris Morris, Variety, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Hotz now has six grandchildren, two of whom will likely be wrapping up college by the time the new library’s ready.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Yogi’s oldest of 11 grandchildren would sit straddling the concrete wall by the dugout.
    Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Snoop even had a twinning moment with two of his grandchildren, the three of them wearing fuzzy black attire.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • He is survived by his wife, Kathy, three sons and seven grandchildren.
    Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Mine was written primarily to address the questions of my grandchildren, and hers...the child in each of us.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
  • Having both grandchildren in childcare means she’s been called on less to care for the girls herself, freeing her up to work more.
    Bryce Covert, The New Republic, 25 Oct. 2023
  • She is survived by her three sons, Scott, Brian, and Jay; six grandchildren; and her brother, Alan.
    Vogue, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Nash is survived by his wife Julie, their three children and spouses and nine grandchildren.
    Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 23 May 2023
  • Among his survivors are his wife, Yael, who worked with him as a covert agent early in his career, and his children and grandchildren.
    Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023
  • He is survived by two daughters, a son, and a stepson, as well as seven grandchildren.
    Oliver Traldi, Washington Examiner, 1 June 2023
  • He was married with three children and four grandchildren.
    CBS News, 15 Dec. 2023
  • He is survived by his wife, Corinne Peters, his six children and three grandchildren.
    Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Harnick’s wife since 1965, Margery Gray, survives him along with his daughter, son, and four grandchildren.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 2023
  • Grandma seems to be concerned about knowing her grandchild.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Our grandchild went to a great state university with low tuition.
    Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Along with her children and her sister, Dr. Keller is survived by two grandchildren.
    Clay Risen, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023

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