- present participle of inherit.
inheriting
Example Sentences
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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
He said his successor would be inheriting a Britain that is stronger and fairer than two years ago.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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
In most cases, simply inheriting money — whether cash, stocks, real estate or annuities — doesn’t count as taxable income when it’s received.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
I bet Uncle Tony and Auntie Emily—who Maddy used to call Mama Emily, which became Momly—had no idea that when they said they would be our godparents they were inheriting all this drama.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
