windfall

Example Sentences

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But some analysts are optimistic that Venezuela could double or triple its current output relatively quickly — which could lead to a windfall for Chevron.

From Los Angeles Times

Because of that, revenues are prone to volatility, hinging on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, and are notoriously difficult for the state to predict.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the policies have brought an unexpected windfall to the Honduran economy: the thousands of Hondurans who live undocumented and under the radar in those cities are sending home more remittances than ever.

From BBC

So far, the companies have been uncharacteristically prudent with their windfalls, paying down debt and buying back stock rather than spending wildly on takeovers.

From Barron's

The authors note that money is fungible, yet the source matters; windfalls get special treatment, and larger windfalls are treated differently than smaller ones.

From The Wall Street Journal