descendant
Example Sentences
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However, 80 years after the fall of the Third Reich, not all looted assets have been returned to the victims' descendants.
From Barron's
Even if there is a will or trust, common phrases such as “to my descendants” or “to my children” can open the door for a surprise relative to make a claim.
In one reveal, Galvagna helped share an estate with five children, preparing handouts for descendants outlining their shares.
The small Mediterranean country has faced waves of crisis and conflict that have driven people to emigrate, with millions of Lebanese or their descendants now living abroad.
From Barron's
He was the only son of Jean and James, who were descendants of English, Scottish and Irish settlers.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
