inherit
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“Training runs are far easier to conceal than missile silos,” the blog post read, adding, “whoever continues while others pause could inherit the lead.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The generations that inherit large tranches of stock in a trust as an income beneficiary, for example, can live off the income generated without fearing drawbacks in the market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
In mammals, offspring inherit one allele from each parent.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
The incoming chair, who has spoken out in favor of interest-rate cuts, will inherit a policy debate that the April minutes are expected to show is far from resolved.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Since Mom was the older of the two children, Grandma Smith had asked her which house she wanted to inherit.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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