bequest

Example Sentences

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But they must first deal with the legalities of their bequest.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

In 1838 the U.S. received more than $500,000 from that bequest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

British scientist James Smithson’s bequest was intended to support “the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

The left-field bequest — as if tending to Walter’s legacy with an overdue book of his correspondence wasn’t enough — is, to Iris, a mystery on top of a conundrum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

He died soon after making this bequest of his life’s work to the stunned younger man, who only weeks before had been a penniless refugee.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin