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Recent Examples of inheritanceGod had given Moses the task of liberating his people from slavery, and of leading those people to a new land, which had been promised to them as an inheritance.—Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Now Quentin and his merry band of murderous gays are dead by her hand, presumably leaving Greg to enjoy an undivided inheritance of $500 million.—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025 There are several reasons why people want to extend the age of handing over an inheritance to a child, including prolonged adolescence, substance abuse, gambling addictions, and the possibility of undue influence, among others.—Christine Fletcher, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 In Shiite theology, the authority of imams stems from divine duty, not from inheritance.—Akbar Ganji, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inheritance
For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.
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