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Recent Examples of bequeath
Our Founders bequeathed us something rare and great.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
As evidence of malfeasance, Donna Arduin, the new chief financial officer, wrote in an e-mail to staff that Rutter and her team had bequeathed the center an operating deficit of more than a hundred million dollars.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Missoula, Montana, where he was born, bequeathed him a folksy Eagle Scout congeniality, all nasal delivery and gee-whiz enthusiasm.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
As evidence of malfeasance, Donna Arduin, the new chief financial officer, wrote in an e-mail to staff that Rutter and her team had bequeathed the center an operating deficit of more than a hundred million dollars.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequeath
Verb
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In one case, the person had left the state overnight.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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After Naomi’s birth, Parker-Tyus returned with some of her strongest stats—even after a tough pregnancy that left her weak and sick.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, his revival of the candy dish is another tribute to his grandmother, who stocked hers with chocolate and ultimately willed them to her grandson.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
17 May 2025
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Brunson tried to will the Knicks back with a 3-pointer and floater on back-to-back possessions, cutting the deficit to 110-107 with 1:06 left.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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“Bequeath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequeath. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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