deposit

Example Sentences

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She also put down a deposit to have her eyebrows tattooed, but ended up not going through with the cosmetic work.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It adds that household deposit growth at the country’s top banks averaged roughly 3.3% in February, well below growth rates of more than 8% in 2024 and 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Certificates of deposit and Treasurys are both regarded as safe havens, although the latter don’t offer promotional deals for “new money.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Since January, banks and the crypto industry have fought over whether a coming bill should include restrictions on whether crypto firms can pay customers a yield for holding so-called stablecoins on deposit.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I always take a deposit for my services.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya