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Recent Examples of bequeath
After Matsura’s death, a substantial collection of his photographs, bequeathed to his friend Judge William Compton Brown, was donated as part of Brown’s estate to the Washington State University archives.
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The Kenwood painting was part of the Iveagh collection bequeathed by Lord Iveagh in 1927.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The decision has created a major crossroads for the 8-year-old business, which Weaver had intended to bequeath to the descendants of Green.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Following the funeral, John's sister meets with Oscar and tells him that John has bequeathed his manor upstate to him.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The Kenwood painting was part of the Iveagh collection bequeathed by Lord Iveagh in 1927.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The decision has created a major crossroads for the 8-year-old business, which Weaver had intended to bequeath to the descendants of Green.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Following the funeral, John's sister meets with Oscar and tells him that John has bequeathed his manor upstate to him.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bequeath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequeath
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Vital witnesses were killed in the blast All 16 people inside the facility died in the blast, leaving behind a devastated network of coworkers and loved ones as well as depriving investigators of crucial accounts of the final moments leading up to the explosion.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most of those who shaped or even marginally influenced the events of October 7th are gone, leaving Gaza’s authority withered to the point that even managing the hostages has become paralyzingly difficult.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, slinging the ball around to a bunch of no-names, Mayfield willed the Bucs to a 30-19 win over the 49ers, throwing for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
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His birth overshadowed by his family’s greatest tragedy, Daniel found succor in movies and willed himself into the dreamworld of Hollywood.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Bequeath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequeath. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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