- plural of heir.
heirs
Example Sentences
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The worry you have about your tax rates versus the tax rates of your heirs is legitimate, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be acted on right now.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Probate typically has a minimum amount of time before closing, so creditors have an opportunity to come forward and file claims for outstanding debts before the assets can be distributed to heirs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
In 2004, a private investment group with a stake in Wawa, backed by the McNeil family, the Tylenol heirs, pushed hard to take Wawa public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The two events converged in a coincidence of summer timing, and not only because they reflect ancient and modern cultural divergences among the peoples who are the heirs to a common classical heritage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The derisive smiles soon faded as, pair by pair, the heirs heard their code words sung.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
