inherited
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For much of the modern era, the young inherited something better than their parents had, including a larger and stronger economy with a tax base capable of supporting the promises made to earlier generations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
When Pochettino, who played in a World Cup for Argentina, took over the U.S. team in the fall of 2024, he said he inherited a demoralized, dispirited group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Some of the most familiar medical problems and ailments arise directly from these inherited constraints.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
When Det Ch Insp Neil John arrived at the Met's Specialist Crime command in 2019, he inherited two legacy cases, including this one.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The Adams presidency, in fact, might be the classic example of the historical truism that inherited circumstances define the parameters within which presidential leadership takes shape, that history shapes presidents, rather than vice versa.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing inherited
Genetics - Middle School
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Genetics - High School
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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