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heir

[air] / ɛər /


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The departure of Fidji Simo, Sam Altman’s heir apparent, prompted a reshuffle of responsibilities among the CEO’s top deputies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

During the draft, the Rams passed on the opportunity to select former USC receiver Makai Lemon and opted instead to pick Simpson, Stafford’s heir apparent.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Under current court rulings, an heir who inherited a property after that date is generally barred from suing under the law.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The comparisons to Messi are inevitable and the stats suggest Lamine Yamal is on his way to becoming a worthy heir to the player many consider the greatest ever.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Captured with the royal couple were their two sons, the elder of whom, 4-Wind, was heir to the throne.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The worry you have about your tax rates versus the tax rates of your heirs is legitimate, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be acted on right now.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Is this an opportunity to leave it to heirs, give it to charity or further your own education?

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Roth balances also can pass to heirs undepleted by age-related mandatory withdrawals that apply to traditional accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

There has long been public concern over the lack of male heirs in the imperial family - along with debate over whether women should be allowed to take the throne.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Wary of giving away game plans, the heirs decided the questions would be written out, but no names were to be signed.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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