inherited
Example Sentences
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My husband, who is 59 and an only child, recently inherited $3 million from his father.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
The impact is especially significant for people with inherited disorders that increase their susceptibility to intestinal cancer, including familial adenomatous polyposis.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
In 2019, after he inherited a two-run lead in the deciding game of the division series, Kershaw gave up home runs to Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
For nonspouse beneficiaries to move inherited IRA assets while preserving their tax treatment, they must move the money directly from one custodian to another in a direct transfer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
It wasn’t my fault that I’d inherited my mom’s height, and just to press the fact, I straightened my spine so I could look down at him.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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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