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
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