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[in-her-it] / ɪnˈhɛr ɪt /


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He still had to be there to inherit it.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The winner will inherit a stable economy, with GDP growth of over three percent and low inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

"Then why would Mr. Westing give her a chance to inherit the estate?"

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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