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inherit

[in-her-it] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪt /


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That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“Flowers For Men” is an effects-shredded, future-primitive record, written after the birth of her son upended her obligations — and expectations — toward the men in her life and the world they’ll inherit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I told him that my brother will inherit my house.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Gen X, millennials and Gen Z aren’t going to inherit that anytime soon, though.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The one drawback to being a musician's daughter—you inherit the family business.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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