heir

Example Sentences

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In essence, it’s a strategic rejection of an inherited asset by an heir.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He set his sights on Greenland, apparently at the behest of a cosmetics heir pal.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The 59-year-old millionaire heir to a family construction fortune -- who championed the decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand -- was first elected prime minister in September.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Such transfers are often yearslong processes to minimize tax consequences and help their heir adjust to their new role.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

“He wanted people to know he was Slytherin’s heir, because he couldn’t take credit at the time.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling