bequeathed

Example Sentences

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Each box owner has about 10 seats that can be transferred, rented out or bequeathed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The divergent societies the two ships bequeathed would foster what Mr. Reynolds maintains were in effect two competing nationalities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Slot was bequeathed quality, but he put his own stamp on it to make Liverpool title winners.

From BBC • May 30, 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

Hastings passed both speed and malevolence down to his son Fair Play, who in turn bequeathed it to his incomparable son, Man o’ War.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand