lump sum

Example Sentences

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In your case, it can be used to cover the mortgage on your home and ensure that you can provide an inheritance to your brother, or even a lump sum for a favorite charity.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Billionaires would have the option to pay the bill in a single lump sum or spread it across five annual installments of 1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

So when he received a lump sum on retirement a decade or so ago, he invested in renewable energy: solar panels on the roof, a home battery and a heat pump.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The terms could allow limited access before 25 for things like education, emergencies or housing, and could also provide for gradual distributions rather than a lump sum.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 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