inherited

Example Sentences

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In California, the number of properties that were inherited was twice the number of new homes sold in the state, Cotality noted, which was a new record as well.

From MarketWatch

A test two years ago revealed she has haemochromatosis - a genetic disorder nicknamed "the Celtic Curse" that she inherited from her Lewis-born father.

From BBC

Capita said they are "sincerely sorry for the distress this situation has caused" and confirmed that Caoimhe's case was affected by the inherited backlog.

From BBC

"We inherited a country which was completely destroyed and we're working on laws to renew and adapt a new country - so it's taking time."

From BBC

To say that DeAndre Cole inherited a difficult challenge when he became the boys’ basketball coach at Compton Centennial this season would be an understatement.

From Los Angeles Times