inherit
verb (used with object)
to take or receive (property, a right, a title, etc.) by succession or will, as an heir.
was inheriting
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past progressiveof inherit.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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When Trump first met Barack Obama after winning the 2016 election, he appeared to be awed by the office he was inheriting.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2025
Asked about the current team he was inheriting, Cooley said he would meet with his players — but made no promises.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
The Bulls had just won fewer than 30 games for the third straight season, and Karnisovas was inheriting a young roster lacking in proven talent beyond scoring guard Zach LaVine.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 21, 2022
One of the first things Brad Keselowski did before buying into Jack Roush’s race team was check the years remaining on the contract for Chris Buescher, the driver he was inheriting with his purchase.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
They were getting a new one, my mom explained, so I was inheriting the old one.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
