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[air] / ɛər /


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Ravindra, the heir to Kane Williamson as New Zealand's leading batter, has had an awful Test.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

That long-term uptrend has support from central banks, who grew heir gold purchases by 17% annually between 2021 and last year, according to the World Gold Council.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Kids of the firm’s client base of founders and business owners have heard from peers including entrepreneur Zach Dell, the son of billionaire computer pioneer Michael Dell, and investor and Walmart heir Lukas Walton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

That doesn’t mean Stafford was thrilled about general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay spending a first-round pick on his heir apparent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"Your son and heir," the green dude corrected.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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