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The abundant existing windows, a skylight, a rattan sofa from Susannah’s grandparents (updated with paint and a new cushion), and a garden stool bridge the indoors and out.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
My grandparents were immigrants who came from Europe through Ellis Island, N.Y., more than a century ago, seeking a better life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
One aspect researchers noted across their study was that grandparents who were caregiving were more likely to have a mobile phone, which also helped lower the risk and kept them more connected.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The victims include summer camp directors, teachers, grandparents, parents, and children.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
My grandparents were immigrants who came from Europe through Ellis Island, N.Y., more than a century ago, seeking a better life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
One aspect researchers noted across their study was that grandparents who were caregiving were more likely to have a mobile phone, which also helped lower the risk and kept them more connected.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The victims include summer camp directors, teachers, grandparents, parents, and children.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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“Grandparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandparent. Accessed 16 Jul. 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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