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

Often they’re sitting on a lump sum and don’t want to commit it all at once to riskier investments like stocks or bonds because markets seem frothy or they fear yields might rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

This doesn’t necessarily have to be a lump sum every month — instead, the child could buy groceries or pay the electric bill or family phone plan each month.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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