grandfather clock
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He was willing to walk away from the deal unless he won a grandfather clock, estimated at around $1,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
And as Tony tells her about his experience, Carrie looks over to see the shop’s repairman fixing an old grandfather clock.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025
One, however, was missing: a miniature grandfather clock.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024
Because of his lack of past success at the track, Larson joked that he doesn’t have room picked out for where to keep the 6-foot tall grandfather clock awarded to the winner.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023
Jones made her a bed in the grandfather clock but Darling never used it.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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