inherit

Example Sentences

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Those identified as having an inherited risk will be offered routine check-ups and screening for certain cancers, including breast and prostate cancer.

From BBC

Irsay, a larger-than-life billionaire who inherited the Colts from his father Robert and oversaw the franchise for decades, was found dead in the swanky Beverly Hills Hotel last May.

From Barron's

Some of the failures can be traced back to problems Tan inherited when he took over in March from his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger, who retired in December 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

Research dating back to the 1990s showed that people who carry one or two copies of the ε4 variant face a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer's compared with those who inherit two ε3 copies.

From Science Daily

We have no connection with Birmingham at all, but I am very happy to have inherited that - although one of my brothers is now a Liverpool fan, and the other one doesn't care.

From BBC