inherit

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To this day, she still carries that same quiet defiance, reminding me that even when the physical path back is blocked, the convictions we inherit are ours to keep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s a study of what we inherit from our parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She’ll inherit in her mid-60s, probably after her peak earning years, after her kids are grown, after the critical wealth-building window has closed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

But he also noted that Warsh would inherit significant challenges.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Yeah, but having Ghanaian family doesn’t make you Ghanaian, does it? You don’t inherit culture like … like money, right?”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer