as in deposits
a first payment that you make when you buy something with an agreement to pay the rest later
She made a 10 percent down payment on the car. We put a down payment on the house.
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Vinegar is an acid, which dissolves the mineral deposits left behind by hard water, making the stains easier to wipe away without damaging the refrigerator’s surface, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
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Statements from October 2024 through April 2025 list the three resident deposits.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In March, the Seahawks signed Jones to a three-year contract that includes $15 million in guarantees.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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If the surety determines the principal will unlikely be able to meet their obligation under the bond, that is when things like collateral or additional guarantees are brought into play.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Down payments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down%20payments. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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