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Inherited property is always treated as long‑term property for capital‑gains purposes, regardless of how long you hold it.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Back east, the attorneys general of New York and Massachusetts were trying to take the oil giant on, initiating investigations of the company to try to hold it accountable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Wealthy collectors don’t need to sell, so if they think a painting won’t fetch a good price, they will hold it back until conditions improve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
"I only hope that one day they hold it in their hearts to forgive me."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Then the bird closest to the berries in each row would take a berry carefully and hold it out to the bird next to him in his beak.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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