windfall

Example Sentences

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The increase in demand has pushed coal prices higher and even sparked talk of a windfall tax in coal-producing Indonesia, which reversed a decision taken last year to reduce production.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Under the current windfall tax energy companies must pay 78%.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Wall Street doesn’t appear to have taken that potential windfall into account yet.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

That fall came amid lower power prices and high windfall taxes, Citi notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

One must never overreact to the spoils of one’s windfall.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman