bequeathed

Example Sentences

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And the spirit of a people, bequeathed by word and deed, will be borne out in the enlightened minds, enlivened souls and emboldened consciences of the next generation.

From Seattle Times

At his death, von Bothmer bequeathed the Met some 16,000 fragments, some of which are on display today in one of the two galleries named for him at the museum.

From New York Times

The lessons he bequeathed, however, remain as relevant as ever.

From Washington Post

Forty percent of her estate was then bequeathed to her niece, the report noted, meaning that if the painting were to be sold, a portion of the revenue would legally belong to her niece’s children.

From New York Times

Then again, if he’s lucky enough to get out of prison alive, he said he wants to marry on-again boyfriend Seth Posey — to whom he’s bequeathed all his possessions — and then do a concert tour.

From Los Angeles Times