inherited
Example Sentences
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In September 2015, when Stephen Colbert inherited CBS’ “The Late Show” from David Letterman, its first and only host, late-night television was experiencing something of a golden age.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
When it comes to selling inherited property, the bank says, an executor’s role is to manage the sale to maximize the estate’s value for beneficiaries.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Early in the 20th century, researchers assumed lizards inherited osteoderms from a common ancestor.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
"After the end of the invasion, we inherited poverty, hardship, unemployment and other problems."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
From the one photo I had of them, I knew I’d inherited my father’s straight nose and my mother’s crooked smile.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Vocabulary lists containing inherited
Genetics - Middle School
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Genetics - High School
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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