bequeathed

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Monkhouse bequeathed his joke book collection to his writing partner in his will.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

He points out in a note that profit growth of 1% relative to the average of the prior two quarters was lower than the 1.7% benefit bequeathed by the period’s 1.5 extra days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Mr. Rein implores us to override the divisive reflexes evolution has bequeathed us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

The Mount Shasta Trail Assn., which was bequeathed hundreds of thousands of dollars from an anonymous donor who wanted to see access to the falls, tried for years to negotiate with the railroad, Harch said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025

“For centuries, members of my family have served as noble knights, guarding the treasure our ancestors bequeathed to us.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein