fall heir
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When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir.
From Fox News • Jan. 17, 2022
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
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The estate to which the sons will fall heir, no man can appraise.
From Time Magazine Archive
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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
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Partner dies, you know, and I fall heir to you.
From That Girl Montana by Ryan, Marah Ellis