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heir

[air] / ɛər /


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Ravindra, the heir to Kane Williamson as New Zealand's leading batter, has had an awful Test.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Kids of the firm’s client base of founders and business owners have heard from peers including entrepreneur Zach Dell, the son of billionaire computer pioneer Michael Dell, and investor and Walmart heir Lukas Walton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The third option is a lump sum, which is the simplest route but could push your heir into a higher tax bracket.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

That doesn’t mean Stafford was thrilled about general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay spending a first-round pick on his heir apparent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

After years of disappointment, the great Quin Veturius had an heir he could be proud of.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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