heirs
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The two events converged in a coincidence of summer timing, and not only because they reflect ancient and modern cultural divergences among the peoples who are the heirs to a common classical heritage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Even if he made no will, his share would automatically go to his children, because stepchildren are not regarded as legal heirs under the law.
From MarketWatch ● 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
Mexico’s billionaire Zambrano family, heirs to a fortune in cement and other holdings, acquired the collection in 2023, Santander announced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Neither Bantu nor white farmers, heirs to thousands of years of farming experience, were subsequently able to develop southern African native plants into food crops.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
