as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited
her patrimony was the family's newspaper business
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These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026 -
The gap between new home sales and inheritances was only 810.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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This disconnect explains why culture has become a CEO-level priority — and why incumbents with strong legacies increasingly struggle to translate brand awareness into sustained growth.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Daytona 500 isn’t just another stop on the schedule — the race defines legacies.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Patrimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrimonies. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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