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as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited
believed that the house was her birthright
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as in rights
something to which one has a just claim
the promotion is his birthright, after the work he put in
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Noun
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From an estate planning perspective, the liquidity generated from an ESOP transaction can help equalize inheritances, reduce estate tax exposure, and diversify a family’s concentrated wealth.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025 -
This transit can bring financial opportunities such as inheritances, collaborations, or joint investments.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
24 Aug. 2025
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Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a 21-page ruling, Talwani found that ICE holding an 18-year-old migrant arrested on charges of shoplifting without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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With contributions across disciplines, the legends featured in the pages of WWD over the decades let their passion fuel innovation, shaping and evolving brand legacies and the industry to reflect the times while leaving an indelible mark.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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And while that ginkgo will hopefully live for another 112 years, legacies like his have the power to extend even further.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Birthrights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthrights. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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