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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 Cruise said angrily in the deposition, referring to the headline of the story. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Metallic components received a black PVD titanium, a premium vapor deposition coating hailed for durability and satin appearance, a technique commonly found in Swiss watchmaking and auto engineering. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 Agitation tied to pain The male resident's medical records at The Vero said he was diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer's disease, agitation, and anxiety, according to his doctor's deposition. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026 The Journal reported the role can pay up to $100,000 a year once transcript sales and deposition work are included. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition

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These might all show up in future sediments, many millions of years from now.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Most of these contaminants wash off the road and end up in streams and sediments.

— Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

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Children born from 2025 through 2028 can receive a one-time $1,000 deposit from the Treasury Department as part of a pilot program designed to jump-start long-term savings.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 July 2026
The nonprofit Car Care Council runs the programs, which are funded by unclaimed deposits on cans of R-134a refrigerant, in coordination with the California Air Resources Board.

— Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026

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