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Recent Examples of deposition
The committee videotaped and released a recording of the Clintons' deposition to the public.
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Ava Berger, NPR, 29 May 2026
During the deposition, in February 2025, the nonprofit’s lawyers asked Andreatta about her 2023 breakfast meeting with the nonprofit’s president and CEO Keith Diederich.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The patterns are not buried in internal documents waiting for a future deposition.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The 420 square feet the axe-throwing business lost was absorbed by neighboring Sinkers, according to a deposition that took place in late 2025.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
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Ava Berger, NPR, 29 May 2026
During the deposition, in February 2025, the nonprofit’s lawyers asked Andreatta about her 2023 breakfast meeting with the nonprofit’s president and CEO Keith Diederich.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
The patterns are not buried in internal documents waiting for a future deposition.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The 420 square feet the axe-throwing business lost was absorbed by neighboring Sinkers, according to a deposition that took place in late 2025.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposition
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The Marina District of San Francisco, built on an artificial landfill made partly from mud dredged from the bay, suffered severe damage because of the weak sediment below.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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As a result, many people living near Mavecure have gotten out of gold mining, which polluted the jungle rivers with mercury and sediment, to work as tour guides, operate restaurants and hostels, or sell arts and crafts.—
John Otis,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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Fidelity Investments Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The findings suggest Mercury's ice was deposited rapidly rather than supplied gradually over long periods of time — a scenario that also helps explain the apparent purity of the ice deposits, the study notes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Common contaminants these systems address include sediment (dirt, sand, rust, silt), chlorine and chloramines, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals (lead, mercury, copper), bacteria and unpleasant taste or odors.—
Ryan Brennan
May 26,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2026
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This soil type combines sand, silt, clay, and organic matter, offering the best qualities of each.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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“Deposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposition. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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