inherit
Example Sentences
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In mammals, offspring inherit one allele from each parent.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
The policies enacted today will shape the lives of a generation that is only beginning to inherit the nation it will one day lead.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.
From Barron's • May 16, 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
And since Madrina doesn't have any children, she sort of adopted Colin as her own—she's even said that Colin is going to inherit the building.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
Vocabulary lists containing inherit
Word Generation Science - Life Science
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Genetics - Inheritance and Variation of Traits
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