heir

Example Sentences

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The Magnani-Rocca Foundation contains the art collection of musicologist and art critic Luigi Magnani, the heir to a dairy fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, gave at least $5 million to Illinois Future PAC, which promoted Stratton’s candidacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

"The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself."

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton