inherited
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My Irish Catholic mother’s inherited resentment of Protestant English monarchs discouraged enthusiasm for William of Orange’s successors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Researchers analyzed large portions of the mouse genome, monitoring both genetic sequences and 12 previously recognized patterns of inherited DNA methylation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Alternatively, they could open an inherited IRA using the 10-year method, which allows withdrawals at any point but requires the account to be fully emptied by Dec. 31 of the 10th year after your death.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
It’s worth noting, however, that Becerra inherited a plan to deal with unaccompanied minors that was drafted and phased in by Rice and her Domestic Policy Council.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
From the one photo I had of them, I knew I’d inherited my father’s straight nose and my mother’s crooked smile.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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Vocabulary lists containing inherited
Genetics - Middle School
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Genetics - High School
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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