heir
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Lawrence, a troubled man who thought himself the heir to the British throne, was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Rams rookie Ty Simpson says is doing all he can to speed up his development as Matthew Stafford’s heir apparent at starting quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
My mother passed away recently and I am her only heir.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
King Misuzulu's coronation came after a year-long family feud, with some royals arguing that he was not the rightful heir and that his father's will had been forged.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Development of the institutions designed to make the city heir to Athenian intellectual greatness, the Museum and Great Library, was already well under way under the first Ptolemy.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
Roth balances also can pass to heirs undepleted by age-related mandatory withdrawals that apply to traditional accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
There has long been public concern over the lack of male heirs in the imperial family - along with debate over whether women should be allowed to take the throne.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Mexico’s billionaire Zambrano family, heirs to a fortune in cement and other holdings, acquired the collection in 2023, Santander announced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
In contrast, with a lifetime annuity with no guaranteed refund option, there is nothing left for heirs after the death of the annuitant — no matter how soon that death may occur.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Pacing the floor, hands behind her back, she confronted each of the heirs in turn with a hard stare.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
Vocabulary lists containing heir
"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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