deposits

Example Sentences

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Miners are racing to develop deposits across Brazil, which holds the world’s second-largest rare-earth reserves after China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

She said they handed over three months' rent upfront, plus holding and security deposits.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The helmets survived in exceptional condition thanks to a combination of sediment and mineral deposits that formed around them underwater.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Their customers finance the projects, and they often collect deposits or milestone payments before anything ships.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

It seems that “the pipes had become foul from the deposits of the muddy stream from the river. The consequence was much sickness for about two weeks, especially among children.”

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy