inherit
Example Sentences
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I know you want to inherit the house, but you can’t jeopardize your own savings to keep it.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
It’s a study of what we inherit from our parents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Heirs who inherit property are incentivized to leave homes standing, since tearing them down comes with a higher tax bill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
But he also noted that Warsh would inherit significant challenges.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Hands that would inherit a successful business, one that sold clothing, and yet did not even know how to sew.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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Word Generation Science - Life Science
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