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inherit

[in-her-it] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪt /


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When your children eventually inherit your Roth IRA, they have a 10-year window to withdraw the funds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

My sibling and I want to inherit the house one day, but we might have to sell to pay off the debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

And some minor children who inherit IRAs must take annual withdrawals from them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

John is the strongest of us, but he has a patient, gentle streak that I didn't inherit.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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