inherited

Example Sentences

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Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee, Capita bosses said they were surprised by the extent of the issue the company inherited.

From BBC

He said that he had inherited a "completely broken down" system of public administration and justice that required a comprehensive overhaul.

From Barron's

A spokesman for Adams said the former mayor inherited longstanding budget gaps and fiscal pressures when he took office.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers at the Salk Institute have now created a detailed epigenetic catalog that shows how inherited traits and life experiences affect different immune cell types in distinct ways.

From Science Daily

They won the Europa League, but the true measure of a side is league position - and by that metric, Frank inherited a mediocre squad.

From BBC