lump sum

Example Sentences

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People who had carefully planned their retirement, and had expected to clear mortgage debt or car finance, were left with no lump sum and no income.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The third option is a lump sum, which is the simplest route but could push your heir into a higher tax bracket.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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