The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair.
Examples of inherit
inherit
The bank says people aged 34 or less will inherit half as much as their parents.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
Once time takes its toll, the plastic fades they will inherit their dad's looks.
From the guardian.co.uk
If Jan dies while there is still money in the IRA, her children will inherit it.
From the investors.com
Kids can observe their example up close and inherit their wisdom and work ethic.
From the washingtontimes.com
So, which winery on the Island would inherit the honor of being the Last Winery?
From the nytimes.com
He would better serve our kids by not bankrupting the country they will inherit.
From the washingtontimes.com
He should now inherit daddy's seat-but he is being investigated for tax evasion.
From the economist.com
I don't think that she will inherit him, so it is not fair to say that she will.
From the economist.com
William will inherit exactly what his father has had whether he likes it or not.
From the express.co.uk
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Obtain from someone after their death; "I inherited a castle from my French grandparents"
Receive from a predecessor; "The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair"
Receive by genetic transmission; "I inherited my good eyesight from my mother"
(inheritance) hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
(inheritance) that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
(inheritance) (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
Inherit is the third album by the band Free Kitten, released on May 20th, 2008. It was their first album in over ten years, the last being 1997's Sentimental Education. Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis appears on two songs on this album, "Surf's Up", and "Bananas".
Inheritance is the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, and obligations upon the death of an individual. It has long played an important role in human societies. The rules of inheritance differ between societies and have changed over time.
(Inheritance (album)) Inheritance is the second album by the Australian thrash metal band Hobbs' Angel of Death.