inherit

Example Sentences

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It’s a study of what we inherit from our parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But he also noted that Warsh would inherit significant challenges.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

She’ll inherit in her mid-60s, probably after her peak earning years, after her kids are grown, after the critical wealth-building window has closed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Instead, both sides of the committee could use Powell’s waning tenure to draw lines ahead of the transition, underscoring the consensus-building challenge Warsh would inherit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Washington’s successor would inherit “a devilish load...and be very apt to stagger and stumble.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis