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inherit

[in-her-it] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪt /


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In mammals, offspring inherit one allele from each parent.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The incoming chair, who has spoken out in favor of interest-rate cuts, will inherit a policy debate that the April minutes are expected to show is far from resolved.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Flowers For Men” is an effects-shredded, future-primitive record, written after the birth of her son upended her obligations — and expectations — toward the men in her life and the world they’ll inherit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I told him that my brother will inherit my house.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“The athletes are always the center ring. That’s the hierarchy of the building. They are the ones who will inherit the earth. It has always been thus, and always will be.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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