windfall

Example Sentences

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Germany’s finance minister has proposed a windfall tax on energy companies, while New Zealand is giving around $120 a month to low- and middle-class families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The increase in demand has pushed coal prices higher and even sparked talk of a windfall tax in coal-producing Indonesia, which reversed a decision taken last year to reduce production.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Under the current windfall tax energy companies must pay 78%.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Wall Street doesn’t appear to have taken that potential windfall into account yet.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Rader was in charge of the $70-million-a-year windfall that the Church was bringing in, mostly from tithing its members.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady