lump sum
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Instead, a partner could be awarded a lump sum, transfer of property or pension share - but only if it were needed to meet basic needs, she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
He will receive a $6-million lump sum payment, with another $4.5 million in a trust until he turns 18.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
In the simplest form — a single-premium immediate annuity — a person hands over a lump sum in exchange for a guaranteed monthly check.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
Ko Myint says Min Min Soe Shwe initially agreed to accept a lump sum of about 8,000 euros.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 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
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