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They provide a fixed monthly check, rather than a lump sum that could lead to a single, irreversible bad financial decision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

According to the Scottish Sun,, external the Marshall family are now suing Gray for a six-figure sum, alleging negligence.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Conversely, a child who handles money well and wants the flexibility to invest, start a business or buy a home is the better candidate for a lump sum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

UC said in its filing that the federal demand covers more than 2,000 research projects, totaling a sum that far exceeds the $1.2-billion fine sought by the administration in August 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Robert acted immediately, agreeing to a sum for Maggie’s living expenses if she’d stop the book’s publication.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Lecornu has said the draft law, first presented before the protests, would allow these sums to be "taken from family allowances and housing benefits, while ensuring a minimum income is preserved".

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

He was also known for giving away luxury cars and large sums of money to musicians, religious leaders and other public figures, often publicising the gifts on social media.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Mr. Dimon should pledge significant personal and corporate sums to help instruct and encourage these ideals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

A total of £830.69 million represented tagged sums - the amount paid by the club's owners.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

The value of the partial sums flips back and forth between 1 and 0; it’s not really heading to a predictable destination.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Magennis himself summed up the general mood at the final whistle when he told BBC Sport NI he was "bitterly disappointed" to take only a point from the game.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The mood was perhaps best summed up at the face-off, when Joshua smiled and pretended to tickle Fury's stomach.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The show, called “Yard Sale Liberation,” may best be summed up by this passage in the notes: “This is not a fantasy. These are pieces for the world.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

As back-channel compromise talks collapsed, negotiator Richard Ravitch summed up the mutual frustration to a union official in few words: “What a mess.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

There are only 2 people she hasn’t summed up yet: herself and Maddie, the girl who called me the cleaning lady.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

The 10-year yield hits its highest level in more than 19 years, summing up investors’ worries about a flurry of Fed interest-rate hikes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

Major said, summing up the sentiment he heard from clients.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Mike Murphy continues his wonderful series of What’s Worth Streaming, reviewing the offerings from eight streaming services and summing up which ones are worth paying for and which ones you should skip for the month.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

Judge Paul Ramsey spent about two hours summing up the case on Thursday morning before sending the seven men and five women out.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

“I just want to be known,” said Bridgitte in summing up her hopes in life.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger