inherit
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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
Grandma’s daughter, who is in her 50s, is set to inherit the IRA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
‘When the meek inherit the earth,’ she said, ‘I doubt Johnny gets as much as one divot of sod.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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Word Generation Science - Life Science
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