reap windfall

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

to receive a large, unexpected amount of money or benefit

reapVERB + NOUN

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windfall

Examples (10)

  • Companies often reap a windfall from unexpected market changes.
  • The small village reaped a windfall when oil was discovered nearby.
  • Investors hoped to reap a windfall from the tech stock boom.
  • If the lottery ticket wins, we will reap a huge windfall.
  • He reaped a windfall from the sale of his startup.
  • She is set to reap a windfall after inheriting her aunt's estate.
  • Many individuals reaped significant windfalls during the housing bubble.
  • The government will reap a windfall from increased tax revenues.
  • They never expected to reap such a windfall from their small investment.
  • Environmental groups might reap a windfall from new climate change legislation.