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Recent Examples of inheritance
But the Lumpkins, and others enslaved by Taylor who followed suit, never received their inheritance, said Jensen, who has researched the Lumpkins' case for the Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society.
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
If their parents died, the sisters would split their inheritance.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Along with their mother, they’re left with only a small inheritance, with their father’s grand estate instead falling into the hands of their half brother.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The main driver behind this is reportedly Queen Camilla, who is looking to reward those within the royal orbit who have remained loyal and steadfast and minimize Harry’s inheritance.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 June 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
If their parents died, the sisters would split their inheritance.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Along with their mother, they’re left with only a small inheritance, with their father’s grand estate instead falling into the hands of their half brother.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The main driver behind this is reportedly Queen Camilla, who is looking to reward those within the royal orbit who have remained loyal and steadfast and minimize Harry’s inheritance.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritance
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Now, the saying will help the Heart community share and continue her legacy.—
Abby Roedel,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Democrats are hammering the president on the issue now, trying to rally support in Congress to force Trump to reveal more findings, a push that resonates with an increasingly conspiracy-minded segment of the left and its distrust of legacy media.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives to testify at the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget bequest for the Department of Education on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.—
Dan Gooding
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Some believed that Griffith’s mighty bequest was also angled, in part, to dodge taxes.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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“Inheritance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritance. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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