inherit
verb (used with object)
to take or receive (property, a right, a title, etc.) by succession or will, as an heir.
will be inheriting
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future progressiveof inherit.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Whoever gets the job will be inheriting a wary department eager for clear leadership and a city worried about crime and the use of force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2024
But whomever gets the job will be inheriting a team with the No. 4 overall draft pick, a favorable schedule and Irsay’s big expectations for a rebound next season..
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
Mom will be inheriting about a million dollars from her parents when they die, and they are not in great shape so that could be soon.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2022
Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav has been christened "America's King of Content" by Vanity Fair, but he will be inheriting the challenges that come with that crown.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2022
Whichever club he joins next will be inheriting a very good manager.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2014
