heirs

Example Sentences

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"Ceuzany is one of Cesaria Evora's heirs, as she is a great morna singer," said her producer, Jose Da Silva, who has served as producer for both women.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

What’s at stake is how much of it will actually reach the heirs it was meant for.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Now he feels his retirement is more secure, and he and his wife Marcia are more likely to pass wealth to their heirs.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Buyers can elect to continue the income over a spouse’s lifetime and add a death benefit for other heirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, the heirs of those Virginia planters could never directly acknowledge this legacy or reckon with its power.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates