lump

Example Sentences

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No, thirty-six families, Jonah thought, with a sudden lump in his throat.

From Literature

Trusts can be designed to never give the beneficiary a lump sum, pay only for approved categories such as education, health and housing, and even reimburse for expenses rather than distribute cash.

From MarketWatch

Also authored by Harabedian, AB 238 prohibited mortgage lenders and servicers from requiring borrowers to pay back any forbearance in a lump sum, but it otherwise did not specify repayment terms.

From Los Angeles Times

Wall Street analysts typically lump depreciation and amortization together for companies that do the same on their cash-flow statements.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You’ve been looking so hard. I thought…I figured…” I can feel a lump forming at the back of my throat, but I’m not going to cry.

From Literature