lump

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The terms could allow limited access before 25 for things like education, emergencies or housing, and could also provide for gradual distributions rather than a lump sum.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

As for the payouts themselves, in the case of a traditional life insurance policy, you will usually receive your payment in one lump sum.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

This might be a program where a renter stays for an agreed number of years in return for a lump sum at the end of the tenancy that can be put toward a down payment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

He claimed Unite were being unreasonable in demanding "significant lump sums" which were "unjustifiable".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Handsome swallowed another lump in his throat before speaking.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el