inherit

Example Sentences

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My sibling and I want to inherit the house one day, but we might have to sell to pay off the debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

We have all sorts of questions about how to help her get out of this, because my sibling and I want to inherit the house and share it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

Uncle Peter would probably get my father’s half of Angel Pharma, but would he inherit our apartment as well?

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson