inherit

Example Sentences

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I’ve seen several young people get into trouble after inheriting larger sums.

From MarketWatch

But has the entrepreneurial spirit that he inherited from his grandfather and mother been passed down to his eight-year-old son?

From BBC

John Swinney's top priority meanwhile has been to eradicate child poverty, and he inherited a number of policies aimed at doing that.

From BBC

She told the victims she was soon to inherit about £80m from her late grandfather.

From BBC

Meanwhile, I inherited a mortgage, along with several guns, broken exercise equipment, cabinets full of expired pills and 34 decorative fish.

From Salon