lump sum

Example Sentences

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Instead of a lump sum, you’ll receive a payment each month for a given period, and those payments do count for your income taxes.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

But there are reasons to consider an early-year lump sum.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The initial payment will be recorded as a charge in the first quarter of 2026 and be made as a lump sum in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Trusts can be designed to never give the beneficiary a lump sum, pay only for approved categories such as education, health and housing, and even reimburse for expenses rather than distribute cash.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 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