How to use "heir" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "heir" in popular movie and book plots

  • She attracts the attention of a 27-year-old son of a Chinese business magnate, a young man of wealth and heir to a fortune.  - The Lover (Duras novel)
  • This child, little Osborne, is now the heir to Hamley Hall.  - Wives and Daughters
  • She promises that Mary will become her heir if she agrees to the marriage.  - Mary, Queen of Scots (1971 film)
  • In this sequel to "Them", an adult King returns to the House of Amon to reclaim his rightful place as heir to the house.  - Conspiracy (King Diamond album)
  • The heir to the Taiko (Regent) is too young to rule, and the most powerful five overlords of the land hold power as a Council of Regents.  - Shōgun (novel)
  • Polly's place in the family is filled by the heir to Lord Montdore's entailed fortune and title, Cedric Hampton.  - Love in a Cold Climate
  • Merlin brings Tony Kroesig, heir to a wealthy banking family, as a last-minute guest to Linda's coming-out ball.  - The Pursuit of Love
  • Boyes, however, was unaware that he was heir to the money.  - Strong Poison
  • Now heir to all of Frodo's possessions, Sam returns to Bag End, saddened by Frodo's departure.  - The Return of the King
  • Heathcliff hopes that Linton and Cathy will marry, so that Linton will become the heir to Thrushcross Grange.  - Wuthering Heights
  • Adding to its problems is the recent death of the king, whose heir is only an infant.  - Final Fantasy Tactics
  • Bart, a desert pirate, is also from Ignas and is the rightful heir to the throne of Aveh.  - Xenogears
  • Strider is revealed to be Aragorn, the heir of Isildur.  - The Lord of the Rings
  • Mr Collins, a cousin of Mr Bennet and heir to the Longbourn estate, visits the Bennet family.  - Pride and Prejudice
  • Robert's heir apparent, the 13-year old Joffrey, is immediately proclaimed king through the machinations of his mother, Cersei Lannister.  - A Song of Ice and Fire
  • Paul is aware of this fact, but has foreseen that the birth of his heir will bring Chani's death, and does not want to lose her.  - Dune Messiah

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