bequeathed
Example Sentences
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The world they bequeathed to us was immeasurably better than the world they'd inherited from their parents.
From BBC
He points out in a note that profit growth of 1% relative to the average of the prior two quarters was lower than the 1.7% benefit bequeathed by the period’s 1.5 extra days.
“We maintain ourselves in existence,” he says, “through a style bequeathed to us by our Rilkean memories.”
Mr. Rein implores us to override the divisive reflexes evolution has bequeathed us.
It takes time for newly-elected presidents to assemble their cabinet, cue up a legislative program, address the problems — or coast on the economic health — bequeathed them by their predecessors.
From Los Angeles Times
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