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deposition

noun

ˌde-pə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of deposition

as in sediment

matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid several types of deposition on the bottom of the lake

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Recent Examples of deposition Attorney Randi McGinn said in her closing argument for the state that Facebook profited off harmful content, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg denied during his video deposition. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Because the cases against TikTok have yet to be heard before a jury, the previously unreported employee depositions reviewed by NPR have not been submitted as evidence at trial. — Katie McQue, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 Kao kicked off 2020 by making plans to spend $300,000 at a slew of political fundraisers, according to text messages filed in court and a recent deposition. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026 In addition, many of these chips require complex manufacturing processes, including energy-intensive vacuum deposition and semiconductor fabrication facilities. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition

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Work crews remove sediment from the Eaton Dam in Pasadena in September.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
In 2019, researchers examining Centrosaurus bones found recent organic material and thriving microbial communities, illustrating how fossil bone can become a habitat with chemistry distinct from surrounding sediment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

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Its champions, branded Baptists for their emphasis on beta-amyloid deposits, marshalled plenty of supporting evidence.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
However, the benefit must generally be purchased within 20 days of the initial trip deposit, and other conditions apply.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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Neeley said the floodwaters were receding but left mud and silt, much of which has been contaminated with sewage because of failures at waste plants.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
At a final construction update held near the crossing Thursday, Robert Rock, lead landscape architect and principal designer for the crossing, explained that the soil in the area is rich in clay and silt.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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