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

This might be a program where a renter stays for an agreed number of years in return for a lump sum at the end of the tenancy that can be put toward a down payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Kalshi says that even if anyone wins, “in its sole and absolute discretion” it may choose to pay out not a lump sum of $1 billion but $100 million a year for 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

I told them about Mama and the lump, Ms. Myers and my name, what I did to the DeLuna kids, what I said to Mama and Daddy.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan