windfall

wind·fall | \ ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl

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Definition of windfall

1 : something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind

2 : an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage

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Examples of windfall in a Sentence

They received a windfall because of the tax cuts. hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker

Recent Examples on the Web What’s become a windfall for both city and business, however, may soon be stopped by the Texas Comptroller’s office. — Allie Morris, Dallas News, "North Texas cities warn of millions in sales tax revenue losses over proposed online shopping rule," 4 Feb. 2020 In experiments, recipients of a cash windfall, such as a raffle prize, will often take less to keep their winnings under wraps. — The Economist, "In much of Africa the family is bank, business and welfare state," 12 Dec. 2019 Meanwhile, Europe’s flagship Earth-observation programme, Copernicus, received a surprise windfall: €400 million more than the agency had asked for. — Elizabeth Gibney, Scientific American, "European Space Windfall Will Fast-Track Science Missions," 2 Dec. 2019 David Levin Senior vp licensing, BMI BMI’s digital revenue winning streak continued in its 2019 fiscal year with a $262 million windfall, representing 22% year-over-year growth. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, "Billboard's 2019 Digital Power Players Revealed," 18 Nov. 2019 The windfall, estimated at between $7.5 billion and $12 billion a year, would be split between cities, counties and special districts, which would get about 60%, and schools and community colleges, which would receive the rest. — Alexei Koseff, SFChronicle.com, "Proposition 13 overhaul backed by leading 2020 Democrats," 14 Nov. 2019 Labor costs have been subdued for a decade, the drop in corporate tax rates produced a profit windfall, and super-low interest rates kept borrowing costs in check. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, "The S&P 500 May Be Due For a 25% Correction, According to Historical Data," 13 Nov. 2019 The lottery has been run relatively well – despite a few negative audits – and the recipients of its windfall, Great Outdoors Colorado, has left an indelible mark of beauty and recreation on this state. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, "Endorsement: Yes on Prop. DD to let sports gambling fund our water needs," 31 Oct. 2019 For Klobuchar, the debate provided an especially welcome windfall, as donations totaling more than $1.1 million came in 24 hours. — Los Angeles Times, "Think Warren’s too liberal? Biden’s old news? Midwesterners Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar want to talk to you," 21 Oct. 2019

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27 Mar 2020

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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windfall. Accessed 28 Mar. 2020.

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