inheritor
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When Mark Walter sold the Lakers, it touched off an unexpected side battle: the handpicked inheritor of Jerry Buss’ franchise vs. five of her siblings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The pro can help determine how quickly or slowly the money should be withdrawn to maximize how much the inheritor gets to keep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2025
Many argue she should also be seen and recognised as the descendant of another kind of family and that is the inheritor of generations of black female activists.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2024
“Changing a name does not change the roots,” she said, adding when asked, “yes, also an inheritor of Petain,” referring to Marshall Philippe Petain, who headed the collaborationist Vichy government in WWII.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
“I'm my father’s son, remember? I’m the inheritor of the dynasty. Number one on our catechism: Treat the son as you would the father, because one day the son will be the father.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
