heir

Example Sentences

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He set his sights on Greenland, apparently at the behest of a cosmetics heir pal.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The 59-year-old millionaire heir to a family construction fortune -- who championed the decriminalisation of cannabis in Thailand -- was first elected prime minister in September.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Should the crown remain with the Stuarts, as many Scots argued, even if the heir happened to be Catholic?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

While the so-called “spare” appeared to fight back tears during his final statement to the judge, his brother, the heir, was just two hours’ drive away on the Windsor Estate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

"May I introduce you to my firstborn, Princess Charlotte," the queen says, "heir to the kingdom of Orléans."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton