bequeathed
Example Sentences
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And since houses can be bequeathed tax-free, having a valuable property can help homeowners who want to leave something to the next generation.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Yet feats of demography are only part of what “Revolver” bequeathed.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
The divergent societies the two ships bequeathed would foster what Mr. Reynolds maintains were in effect two competing nationalities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The enduring love for these Broadway shows isn’t just about the standards they have bequeathed to the American songbook.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
The uncle was blood proud and had bequeathed Holmes his estate on condition he first adopt the uncle’s name in full.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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