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Recent Examples of deposition
Simon acknowledged her reputation during a deposition in 2023.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The House oversight committee held depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in late February after Comer deposed the couple.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 7, the Pima County Board of Supervisors demanded the sheriff answer questions after allegations of perjury emerged following his deposition in a First Amendment lawsuit brought against him by the president of the Pima County Deputies Association, Sgt.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
And wet sulfate deposition, a common indicator of acid rain, dropped by more than 70 percent between 1989–1991 and 2020–2022.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The House oversight committee held depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in late February after Comer deposed the couple.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 7, the Pima County Board of Supervisors demanded the sheriff answer questions after allegations of perjury emerged following his deposition in a First Amendment lawsuit brought against him by the president of the Pima County Deputies Association, Sgt.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
And wet sulfate deposition, a common indicator of acid rain, dropped by more than 70 percent between 1989–1991 and 2020–2022.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposition
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Small, phallic-looking worms rummaged through ocean-floor sediments while blind swimming beasts flung out whiplike tentacles to ensnare prey.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Helping urban farmers feed hungry New Yorkers City compost is mixed on-site with sandy sediment to create a nutrient-rich blend suitable for growing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s a $50 deposit required.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The best topsoil is loose and loamy, consisting of equal amounts of sand, silt, and clay.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The cemetery overlooks the scenic Loess Hills, created by windblown silt deposits that reach up to 200 feet high (about 61 meters) and line the river along the Iowa border for 200 miles (322 kilometers).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Deposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposition. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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