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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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Because the work can churn up mud and sediment that can harm wildlife, the Army Corps consulted federal environmental regulators.

— Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Large volumes of sediment and construction waste could reshape shorelines and damage coastal habitats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

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The program rewards families for activating the account, opening a savings account alongside it, and make deposits.

— John Ketcham, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
The deposit is located in an area of the Great Basin Desert in eastern Nevada and could contain almost two million metric tons of tungsten.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026

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Operating continuously beneath complex sub-river geology of riverbed silt and sand, the shield machine operated without intermediate access shafts.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
The water drew back from the house, left a thick, stinking silt across the floor.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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