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the mother of your father or mother
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Recent Examples of grandmothers
Hudson is survived by his parents, Derek Firth Meek and Lani Wells Meek; his older brother, Tucker Firth Meek; and his grandmothers, Margaret Green Meek and Faye Searcy Wells.
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Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
Meek is survived by his parents, his older brother, his grandmothers and other relatives.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead of going to Sandringham, Kate traveled to Scotland to spend the holiday with her parents and family, as both of her grandmothers had recently died.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This Council consists of not just mothers, but also grandmothers, expectant mothers, and those supporting spouses through pregnancy.
—Crystal Hudson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Shop a few more of the best bed jackets at Amazon below, and start the new year with a loving, modern tribute to the cozy fashion sense so many of our grandmothers had.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead, she's buried in a cemetery with her mother, her grandmothers, her great grandmothers and so many others who have passed.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This charming picture book pays homage to strong, generous grandmothers, with warm and detailed illustrations by Sonia Sánchez that transport young readers into a cozy kitchen.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Like grandmothers bringing their grandchildren.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
Meek is survived by his parents, his older brother, his grandmothers and other relatives.
—David Chiu, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead of going to Sandringham, Kate traveled to Scotland to spend the holiday with her parents and family, as both of her grandmothers had recently died.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This Council consists of not just mothers, but also grandmothers, expectant mothers, and those supporting spouses through pregnancy.
—Crystal Hudson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Shop a few more of the best bed jackets at Amazon below, and start the new year with a loving, modern tribute to the cozy fashion sense so many of our grandmothers had.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead, she's buried in a cemetery with her mother, her grandmothers, her great grandmothers and so many others who have passed.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This charming picture book pays homage to strong, generous grandmothers, with warm and detailed illustrations by Sonia Sánchez that transport young readers into a cozy kitchen.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Like grandmothers bringing their grandchildren.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Grandmothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandmothers. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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