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

Mice exposed to prebirth stress, for instance, are liable to evince stress-related consequences as adults, and to some extent their offspring might inherit these consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In one report, Cleopatra asked that her children be provided for, suggesting that they inherit her kingdom.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby