inherit
Example Sentences
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"We inherit litter from drivers driving up, they'll throw litter out the windows," says the assistant chief executive of Luss Estates, whose land borders some of the most visited stretches of the Lochside.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
‘If confirmed, Kevin will inherit a Federal Reserve in need of repair and confronting serious uncertainty . . .’
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Assuming he’s confirmed, he will inherit difficult economic circumstances amid the uncertainty of war, an oil-price shock, and inflation that remains stuck close to 3%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
When your children eventually inherit your Roth IRA, they have a 10-year window to withdraw the funds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
“She inherit my feet, neh?” he asked Papa.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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