inherited
Example Sentences
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Making sure an inheritance is actually inherited requires a plan built for today’s threats.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
Henry Ford II, who inherited his grandfather’s company, had a better relationship with Wall Street.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
His wealth represents a sort of aspirational model for many people of that class, even though he inherited his wealth, mostly thank to the reality show that portrayed him as a hugely successful self-made businessman.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
Heather now supports the National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline, a charity which gives advice to people with inherited cancers to make them better aware of the options and rules.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Why couldn’t his best friend have inherited a school-smart brain from his father, the teacher?
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
Vocabulary lists containing inherited
Genetics - Middle School
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Genetics - High School
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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