Example Sentences

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Regular pay — which excludes bonuses — grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the three months to April, which was unchanged from the three months to March.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

It is a by-product of their success as only the promotion bonuses have caused it.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

A school district in Louisiana said some of its teachers would receive bonuses of more than $50,000 this year, thanks to increased tax revenue linked to a Meta Platforms data-center construction project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Through its football federation, English players can earn additional bonuses based on team performance, although those bonus figures are not fully known.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Jim earns something over $200,000, with bonuses based on the strength of the economy and his sales staff’s success.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times