lump sum

Example Sentences

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You can only roll a lump sum into an IRA, not monthly annuity payments.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Billionaires would have the option to pay the bill in a single lump sum or spread it across five annual installments of 1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Two weeks ago, the students, some about to take final exams, were told they would have to find a lump sum to repay loans immediately.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Instead of a lump sum, you’ll receive a payment each month for a given period, and those payments do count for your income taxes.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 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