deposit

Example Sentences

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"I use adhesive strips to stick everything - this ensures I get my deposit back."

From BBC

East of Maracaibo lies the Orinoco Belt, home to the world’s largest proven deposits, estimated at more than 300 billion barrels.

From Los Angeles Times

"The seeds are sprouting and the harvest is coming," Hichilema said, touting a planned nationwide geological survey to map untapped deposits.

From Barron's

He had rented the safe deposit box after several break-ins at his apartment, thinking that his valuables would be safe there.

From BBC

Likewise, factories tend to charge high deposits to make up for the fact that developers go out of business or get hit with months-long delays.

From Los Angeles Times