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