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deposit

[dih-poz-it] / dɪˈpɒz ɪt /




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Moody’s revises its outlook on the lender’s long-term deposit ratings to positive from stable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He described individual accounts as “virtual safety deposit boxes.”

From Slate • May 20, 2026

About a decade ago, Japan discovered a large, deep-sea rare earth deposit that is considered the world’s third-largest high-quality, mineral-rich rare earth reserve.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He said there were "countless reports" which highlighted the damage littered glass could do to animals, as well as a reduction in violence relating to glass deposit schemes.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Florence moved to deposit John in the easy chair that was his Sunday throne.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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