inherit
Example Sentences
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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
She told the victims she was soon to inherit about £80m from her late grandfather.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
“More, of course. Food costs more here. Tell him that your daughter, who is the oldest, must inherit his property. You have to establish these things at the start. Don’t begin meek.”
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
Vocabulary lists containing inherit
Word Generation Science - Life Science
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Genetics - Inheritance and Variation of Traits
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