fall heir to
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Thieriot, who will eventually fall heir to one-sixth of the Chronicle's stock, is a grandson of the Chronicle's cofounder, Mike de Young.
From Time Magazine Archive
However, Harry Truman's popularity rating soared to an unbeatable 87% after the presidency was thrust on him, and Humphrey would probably fall heir to a similar fund of sympathy.
From Time Magazine Archive
He may not reach the same stage at the same age. but he will eventually fall heir to an array of characteristics typical of a particular age.
From Time Magazine Archive
And if this brainless weakling should fall heir to his father's money, ho! there was the other "stake"; there the possible motive, there the first connecting link!
From The Riddle of the Night by Thomas W. Hanshew
We must prevent these kinglets from dying out, else Fredegonde's surviving son would fall heir to their kingdoms.
From The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter by Eugène Sue
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