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Recent Examples of deposition
Krebs’s group and other plaintiffs posted clips of Fox and Cavanaugh’s depositions in March in part to bring more attention—and viral infamy—to the case.
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Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 9 May 2026
In reviewing the transcript shortly after his deposition, Sheriff Nanos spotted the misunderstanding and promptly notified his attorney.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The allegations of perjury originated after a deposition in a lawsuit against Nanos from the president of the county deputies union.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Filing suit can help move the process forward and may encourage parties toward settlement through discovery, depositions, expert witness exchanges, and court mediation.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 9 May 2026
In reviewing the transcript shortly after his deposition, Sheriff Nanos spotted the misunderstanding and promptly notified his attorney.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The allegations of perjury originated after a deposition in a lawsuit against Nanos from the president of the county deputies union.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Filing suit can help move the process forward and may encourage parties toward settlement through discovery, depositions, expert witness exchanges, and court mediation.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposition
Noun
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The recent images also reveal layers of Mars' complex geological past across the region, suggesting Shalbatana Vallis may once have been even deeper before gradually filling in with sediments, ash and other material over time.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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The phenomenon, caused by an uncharacteristically low number of tropical storms and hurricanes coupled with unseasonally light offshore winds, allowed sediment to settle closer to the ocean floor and the water to exhibit its true vibrant turquoise color.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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While small companies going out of business and leaving some customers empty handed can happen, the transactions are typically for much smaller amounts, such as deposits on furniture, according to Rheingold.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Thanks to the cold water temperature, lack of natural light, and the layers of silt covering many of the artifacts, the ship and its contents were in remarkably good condition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Spider plants want loamy soil, according to Howe, which means an equal mixture of sand, silt, and clay.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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“Deposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposition. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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