inherit

Example Sentences

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Every incoming Federal Reserve chair inherits an economy.

From Barron's

Dane told his daughters they inherited his resilience and urged them to “fight with every ounce of your being, and with dignity.”

From Los Angeles Times

There can be little doubt of the struggle the King has had, balancing family loyalty, a situation he inherited upon accession, and his duty to the Crown.

From BBC

"Last year we were locked into a car that ultimately I inherited," Hamilton said.

From Barron's

Much of that attention centered on a fraud case he inherited when he took office.

From Salon