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Recent Examples of inheritance
Many billionaires also received inheritances, which are also income-tax free on the assumption that they will be covered under the estate tax system.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Eric Richins' other sister, Katie Richins-Benson, accused Kouri Richins of isolating and manipulating the couple's sons while attempting to take their inheritance.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Inspired by one of poet/playwright Federico García Lorca’s last, unfinished works, the musical follows the interconnected stories of three gay men from distinct historical periods, linked by sexuality and desire, pain and inheritance.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Beyond the appeal of the warm weather and clear skies, Florida tends to be a popular location to retire, thanks to financial benefits including no state income tax, no taxes on estate or inheritance, and no tax on Social Security.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Eric Richins' other sister, Katie Richins-Benson, accused Kouri Richins of isolating and manipulating the couple's sons while attempting to take their inheritance.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Inspired by one of poet/playwright Federico García Lorca’s last, unfinished works, the musical follows the interconnected stories of three gay men from distinct historical periods, linked by sexuality and desire, pain and inheritance.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Beyond the appeal of the warm weather and clear skies, Florida tends to be a popular location to retire, thanks to financial benefits including no state income tax, no taxes on estate or inheritance, and no tax on Social Security.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritance
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The study found that in regions where renewable development is slow or constrained, such as Virginia, legacy fossil plants stay online longer and consumers will likely have to import power from neighboring states, pushing wholesale costs higher for everyone on the grid.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The results underscore how legacy pizza chains continue to resonate with consumers, even as restaurant habits evolve and diners increasingly seek value, convenience and familiarity amid higher food costs and economic uncertainty.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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At the time the bequest was announced, Lee Kun-hee’s only son and corporate heir was in prison for bribery and other crimes; some have speculated that the donation created a favorable atmosphere for his eventual presidential pardon.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kroc's 2003 bequest was valued at more than $200 million at the time.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Doing it for the first time is always a celebration and doing it at Critics’ Week is an immense gift because of the care the film receives from the moment it is invited.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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“Inheritance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritance. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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