inheritance
Example Sentences
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This was another Stephen inheritance; one of the quiet joys of combining kitchens with someone who loves food as much as you do.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
Wealthy individuals are moving to Florida for significant tax savings, as the state has no income, estate, or inheritance taxes.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Josh spent Lindsay’s inheritance on taking care of his mother.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
I also received a small inheritance from my father.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
"You know, of course, that if I do win the inheritance, everything I own goes to Angela."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
Vocabulary lists containing inheritance
"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman
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"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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Genetics - Inheritance and Variation of Traits
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