fall heir to

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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

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

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

For it was taken for granted that after the death of her supposed parents she would surely fall heir to a considerable property.

From The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book by Anonymous

This was because Matov was lucky enough to fall heir to several inheritances.

From The Created Legend by Cournos, John