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Other invoices showed lawyers representing the city spent 12 hours preparing for Lance Patterson’s eight-and-a-half-hour deposition.
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Julia Coin
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
The trial also attempted to argue that Altman could not be trusted through video depositions and witness testimony, according to The Guardian.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Coleman’s deposition, meanwhile, sheds new light on the investigation and on how cocaine is moved from The Bahamas into the United States, with South Florida — particularly Miami — serving as a key transit point.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Her younger brother, Sky Roberts, read a transcript of her May 2016 deposition, in which Giuffre was asked about other powerful men who abused her.
—Claire Healy, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
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Julia Coin
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
The trial also attempted to argue that Altman could not be trusted through video depositions and witness testimony, according to The Guardian.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Coleman’s deposition, meanwhile, sheds new light on the investigation and on how cocaine is moved from The Bahamas into the United States, with South Florida — particularly Miami — serving as a key transit point.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Her younger brother, Sky Roberts, read a transcript of her May 2016 deposition, in which Giuffre was asked about other powerful men who abused her.
—Claire Healy, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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