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legacies

noun

plural of legacy

as in inheritances

something that is or may be inherited the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother

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Recent Examples of legacies But even then, with the outward appearance of rapprochement, the siblings were struggling with their legacies and each other. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 Two decades later, Panettiere and Trachtenberg's legacies would tragically intertwine again with their respective deaths. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Howard Kendall, Jupp Heynckes and Marcelo Bielsa are among those who have previously harnessed Athletic’s local talent and adapted to the club’s philosophy to leave lasting legacies at San Mames. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Beyond glory or gold, Obreht mines a tale about legacies of betrayal in the American West to discover what’s truly at the heart of western expansion. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Valentino Giovanni Luchin is a man in his 60s with two wildly different legacies — he is known as a talented, hardworking Italian chef and an inept bank robber. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 High school football season has arrived in Southern California and with it the hopes and aspirations of players looking to earn championships, league titles and create longstanding legacies. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Conversely, founders solely focused on money often burn out, lacking the profound commitment needed to build enduring companies and create lasting legacies. — Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Rance Morgan, Clinch County Morgan continues one of the unique coaching legacies in Georgia, as Clinch County’s past six head coaches have all been alumni (former coach Jim Dickerson had two separate stints). — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

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inheritances

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Significant life events, such as business sales, relocations, inheritances, divorces, and multigenerational wealth transfers, are often complicated for all parties involved, especially when considering the stakes such events can carry.

— Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Listen First Before Offering Financial Solutions Sudden liquidity events like inheritances, lottery wins or lawsuit proceeds can be exciting and terrifying at the same time.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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