deposit

Example Sentences

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"He seemed quite receptive," she says, claiming Priestley assured her the deposit would be returned.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Customers pay an initial deposit to secure the vehicle, then a monthly fee with interest.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The IRS won’t accept direct deposit information by phone.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Unfortunately in the 1970s no tests existed for determining how long such a deposit might have taken to accumulate.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson