heirs
- plural of heir.
Example Sentences
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Heirs to the fortune of the Walton family, which founded Walmart, have also sharply reduced their collective pro-charter political contributions compared with their peak giving.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Elumelu, 63, is one of Africa's wealthiest people, chairing banking and investment firms including Heirs Holdings, Transcorp and United Bank for Africa.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Heirs who inherit property are incentivized to leave homes standing, since tearing them down comes with a higher tax bill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Heirs can, in theory, compel the surrogate court to force the administrator to be more transparent with the probate process.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
The Declaration of Heirs Ceremony has been postponed until both the queen and the princess can be prepared by the favorite.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
