heirs
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There has long been public concern over the lack of male heirs in the imperial family - along with debate over whether women should be allowed to take the throne.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Investors can look for opportunities in the sectors positioned to help older adults live independently, access more personalized care, extend their careers, manage the complexities of retirement and transfer wealth to spouses and heirs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Mexico’s billionaire Zambrano family, heirs to a fortune in cement and other holdings, acquired the collection in 2023, Santander announced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Continuing to earn income, even on a part-time basis, is likely to mean withdrawing less from savings and preserving more for later in life or heirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
The suspicious heirs gathered in the lobby around the police captain called in by Judge Ford.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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