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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequeath
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The departure of Stockton and Warren leaves head coach Spencer Danielson with the task of replacing two secondary coaches.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Members of the Minneapolis City Council, in a joint statement, demanded that ICE leave the city following the shooting.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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This time, Rice willed Michigan to the win, putting up 34 points in a 92-87 win.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since then, Qatar has come to play the most prominent role in mediating between warring countries and factions within countries, willing itself into a mediation powerhouse spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Bequeath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequeath. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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