inheritances
- plural of inheritance.
Example Sentences
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“Adult kids often believe they’ll get larger inheritances than the reality,” she added.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
On the spectrum of sibling conflicts over caregiving and inheritances, Ruth’s situation is extreme, but unfortunately, it’s not rare.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
The Graybills are among a growing rank of parents who are forgoing inheritances in favor of doling out money to family while they are still alive to see it do some good.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
As the many debacles over inheritances show, it can often get worse as we get older.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The Randall sons managed their inheritances according to their temperaments.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
