inherited
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Inherited annuities generally cannot be rolled into an inherited IRA, however.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
Inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m, which were previously exempt, will have to pay inheritance tax from April 2026 at 20% - half the usual rate.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
He recently wrote a memoir, “The Inherited Mind,” which traces the history of mental illness in his family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025
"Inherited mutations in alpha-synuclein are thought to significantly increase the likelihood of aggregation. These mutations, involving minor alterations to protein sequence, highlight the importance of understanding the molecular basis of this process."
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024
Inherited knowledge could no longer be accepted without question.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing inherited
Genetics - Middle School
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Genetics - High School
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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