inheriting

Example Sentences

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Warsh’s first rate-setting meeting as chair likely won’t be until late June, and the committee he is inheriting is already moving against him.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Dealing with inheriting the captaincy from a respected figure in the squad who was staying at the club - Fernandes at Manchester United, Rooney at DC United.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He is estranged from his son so he does not mind you inheriting his estate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It can make financial sense to turn down inheriting an IRA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

They bring up thoughts of my father’s death and Rue’s death and Maysilee Donner’s death and my mother inheriting her songbird.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins