lump sum
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This payment is often a lump sum combined with an annual amount for a fixed amount of time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Since 2016, the government has paid military veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma more than £125m in lump sum compensation.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The goal with an annuity is to put down a lump sum today that will give you a payout for the fixed costs you want to cover for your lifetime.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
When they retire, they’d collect the money in the account as a lump sum, plus their regular pension.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 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
