lump sum

Example Sentences

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In early 2022, after more than a year of underreporting customs values, First Brands paid the Chinese subsidiary a $40 million lump sum to compensate for the artificially depressed payments, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Giving a larger amount as a lump sum, say, right before the child buys a house, would start to count toward the parent’s lifetime federal gift- and estate-tax exemption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Annuities are products sold by life-insurance companies that convert a lump sum into a guaranteed income for life.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

What are the pros and cons of receiving the remainder in a lump sum?

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Four years was a long time, but a calf or a good lump sum at the end would be a solid investment in the future.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo