windfall

Example Sentences

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The country is continuing to enjoy a windfall from US technology and pharma companies who pay much of their global taxes in Ireland.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Germany’s finance minister has proposed a windfall tax on energy companies, while New Zealand is giving around $120 a month to low- and middle-class families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

If HMH has a splashy debut, that would be a windfall for Baker Hughes and Akastor, which are currently 50-50 owners of HMH.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

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

“A windfall, unexpected gold. Excellent, you can lend me some...and there’s a thing here,” he turned the cup again, “that looks like an animal...yeah, if that was its head...it looks like a hippo...no, a sheep...”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling