inherited

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These include head injuries related to trauma or stroke, infections such as meningitis, brain tumors, abnormal blood vessel structures, and inherited genetic conditions.

From Science Daily

The adult child had no idea they had to take the RMD for him, and then continue taking RMDs on the account they inherited.

From MarketWatch

"Santa has come early for farmers" in Northern Ireland after the UK government proposals to tax inherited farmland have been watered down, a County Down farmer has said.

From BBC

Her mother, Sue Penrod, had inherited the role of graveyard upkeep.

From Los Angeles Times

“Eleven months ago I inherited a mess and I’m fixing it.”

From The Wall Street Journal