lump

Example Sentences

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As for the payouts themselves, in the case of a traditional life insurance policy, you will usually receive your payment in one lump sum.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

He claimed Unite were being unreasonable in demanding "significant lump sums" which were "unjustifiable".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Under the terms of the agreement, Moderna will make the $950 million payment in a lump sum in the third quarter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 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

But Ivan just stood over the smoothing lump of dough, stared at it, and said, “Do we put it in the oven now?”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack