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[in-her-it] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪt /


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THR also notes that, in addition to his two most popular roles, Constantine studied acting with Hoard Da Silva and spent nearly two years in the "Inherit the Wind" company.

From Fox News • Sep. 9, 2021

That exchange, dramatized in the play "Inherit the Wind," turned public opinion against Bryan, but ultimately did not curb the anti-evolution movements, which won further successes after it was banned in Arkansas and Mississippi.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2021

Hamlette: Inherit lands, money and titles granted to them solely because of an accident of genetics.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2017

The purpose of Journalism is, "To comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable", and it's from the play "Inherit the Wind".

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2016

When everyone at the head table looked down at me, I smiled and nodded like I was supposed to, since I'm the Son Who Is Going to Inherit Hoodhood and Associates.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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