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Recent Examples of deposition Mel is likely mad at the lawyers running her depositions, and her sister for leaving her high and dry on the Fourth of July. —
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 In October, the defense accused prosecutors of not disclosing the victim’s wishes to not move forward with the case and shielding the victim from testifying in a deposition. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 But the panel’s Democrats have refuted that argument, noting that Bondi was subpoenaed by name to sit for a deposition with the panel, as were other former attorneys general. —Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026 The Department of Justice said former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a closed-door deposition with the committee on Tuesday, April 14 -- which has prompted bipartisan backlash from lawmakers on the committee. —John Parkinson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 In October, the defense accused prosecutors of not disclosing the victim’s wishes to not move forward with the case and shielding the victim from testifying in a deposition. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 But the panel’s Democrats have refuted that argument, noting that Bondi was subpoenaed by name to sit for a deposition with the panel, as were other former attorneys general. —Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026 The Department of Justice said former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a closed-door deposition with the committee on Tuesday, April 14 -- which has prompted bipartisan backlash from lawmakers on the committee. —John Parkinson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition
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King tides — the year’s highest tides, which climate change is making more frequent and severe — stir up sediment and reduce the light that reaches the seafloor.— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Over time, calcium, lime, sediment, and even biofilm can accumulate in the aerator—especially in homes with hard water—making routine cleaning essential for performance and to keep your water clean and clear.— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
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Your loan processor must track the paper trail of any large deposits, say more than a paycheck.— Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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After completing the deal, First Citizens’ first goal was to get bankers working with their clients in a bid to stabilize the loss of deposits, rather than worry about integration, Cadieux said.— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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The cemetery overlooks the scenic Loess Hills, created by windblown silt deposits that reach up to 200 feet high (about 61 meters) and line the river along the Iowa border for 200 miles (322 kilometers).— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Formed by glacial activity, the fertile landscape along the Grand River—soil rich in a mix of silt, clay and sand—is ideal for vineyards.— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Deposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/deposition. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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