- present participle of inherit.
inheriting
Example Sentences
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Emery has achieved this after inheriting a squad that was 14th in the table, three points above the relegation zone, in November 2022.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
It can happen — for example, if you inherit from a sibling who never married or had children — but it’s far less common than inheriting from a parent or grandparent.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
While Sally seems worried about her daughters inheriting her powers, the clip also hints that there might be some happier times ahead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
After inheriting a 5,000-acre plantation near Charlottesville, Va., in 1764, Jefferson began designing his house.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
It was hard not to fantasize about inheriting the estate.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
