inherit
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“Training runs are far easier to conceal than missile silos,” the blog post read, adding, “whoever continues while others pause could inherit the lead.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
If your ownership is what’s known as tenants in common, you would not automatically inherit your sister’s share of the house.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
In mammals, offspring inherit one allele from each parent.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The one drawback to being a musician's daughter—you inherit the family business.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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