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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of inherits in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of inherits in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of inherits in a Sentence

  1. Frederick Henry Hedge:

    Every man is his own ancestor, and every man is his own heir. He devises his own future, and he inherits his own past.

  2. Jeb Bush:

    But I am my own man, and my views are shaped by my own thinking and own experiences. Each president learns from those who came before -- their principles... their adjustments. One thing we know is this: Every president inherits a changing world... and changing circumstances.

  3. Proverb:

    The king inherits a country -- the people only hard work.

  4. Vice President Al Gore:

    I know that many of my supporters are disappointed, i am too. But our disappointment must be overcome by our love of country. And I say to our fellow members of the world community, let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness. The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome. Some have expressed concern that the unusual nature of this election might hamper the next president in the conduct of his office. I do not believe it need be so. President-elect Bush inherits a nation whose citizens will be ready to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities. I, personally, will be at his disposal, and I call on all Americans -- I particularly urge all who stood with us -- to unite behind our next president.

  5. James Bailey:

    Every crisis creates a void, and whatever force fills that void, inherits power.

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