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Recent Examples of inheritance
Some experts say if Kim Jong Un sought to use the congress to solidify his daughter as successor, the signals would likely be subtle, such as self-congratulatory statements about North Korea’s survival and crediting that endurance to the successful inheritance of the socialist cause.
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
His two estranged children, desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger, to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Genomes contain a wealth of information that geneticists can use to mathematically model human migrations, encounters with other populations and inheritance over thousands of millennia.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Victims describe financial, emotional toll According to federal prosecutors, three victims testified at sentencing, describing the financial and emotional toll of the scheme, including one woman who invested part of an inheritance to help pay medical bills for a family member with cancer.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
His two estranged children, desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger, to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Genomes contain a wealth of information that geneticists can use to mathematically model human migrations, encounters with other populations and inheritance over thousands of millennia.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Victims describe financial, emotional toll According to federal prosecutors, three victims testified at sentencing, describing the financial and emotional toll of the scheme, including one woman who invested part of an inheritance to help pay medical bills for a family member with cancer.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritance
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Wales lauded Erika Kirk’s selection to the Board, stating that her selection would continue her husband’s legacy and work.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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From ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Oscar winner Charlize Theron has built a legacy on punishing physicality.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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The collection was made possible through a major bequest to SCAD, ensuring Talley's wardrobe and archives remain part of the university's permanent collection.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Having purchased the flat with a bequest from her great-grandmother, Diana became the landlady.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Inheritance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritance. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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