fall heir to
Example Sentences
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He may not reach the same stage at the same age. but he will eventually fall heir to an array of characteristics typical of a particular age.
From Time Magazine Archive
Thieriot, who will eventually fall heir to one-sixth of the Chronicle's stock, is a grandson of the Chronicle's cofounder, Mike de Young.
From Time Magazine Archive
However, Harry Truman's popularity rating soared to an unbeatable 87% after the presidency was thrust on him, and Humphrey would probably fall heir to a similar fund of sympathy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Well, George," said old Dr. Paulis, one evening, "I guess you and Charley fall heir to that dust and mine.
From Gold Seekers of '49 by Stephens, Charles H.
Here, just after these papers are lost, and suspicion is turned upon Richard, he and his mother fall heir to a neat little sum of money.
From Dick the Bank Boy Or, A Missing Fortune by Webster, Frank V.
