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Recent Examples of inheritance
Having unexpectedly come into a fortune when her husband died last season, Ada is putting her inheritance to use backing settlement houses and, to the horror of her sister Agnes, the temperance movement.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 23 June 2025
Johnny has a troubling violent streak that lands him in a serious legal dispute, which ties into the Sinclair sisters’ inheritance games and Carrie’s relationship with her longtime partner and Gat’s uncle, Ed (Rahul Kohli).
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
Japan’s financial sector faces its biggest shakeup in decades thanks to an end to zero interest rates and an imminent wave of inheritances.
—semafor.com, 4 July 2025
Leave an inheritance Life insurance can be an effective way to pass on wealth, either to your family or community.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 23 June 2025
Johnny has a troubling violent streak that lands him in a serious legal dispute, which ties into the Sinclair sisters’ inheritance games and Carrie’s relationship with her longtime partner and Gat’s uncle, Ed (Rahul Kohli).
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
Japan’s financial sector faces its biggest shakeup in decades thanks to an end to zero interest rates and an imminent wave of inheritances.
—semafor.com, 4 July 2025
Leave an inheritance Life insurance can be an effective way to pass on wealth, either to your family or community.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritance
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Now, the saying will help the Heart community share and continue her legacy.—
Abby Roedel,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Democrats are hammering the president on the issue now, trying to rally support in Congress to force Trump to reveal more findings, a push that resonates with an increasingly conspiracy-minded segment of the left and its distrust of legacy media.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Similar clauses likely abound in church and seminary bequests nationwide.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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In 2024, individuals accounted for the largest share of giving, 66%, followed by foundations at 19%, bequests at 8% and corporations at 7%.—
Rasheeda Childress,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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“Inheritance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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