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deposits

  • plural of deposit.
  • present tense form of deposit (3rd person singular).

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“Instead of reading ‘Gone with the Wind,’ I was happy to immerse myself in ‘Copper Ore Deposits in Chile,’” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Deposits are the lowest-cost source of financing for banks, so that has created a huge competitive advantage.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Deposits from customers reached a first-quarter record of $8 billion, beating the prior year’s record by 10%, CEO Weinstein said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Deposits of methane are found underground, often near oil, which makes sense since the gas is also a fossil fuel.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Deposits were normally a few hundred dollars, and who knew how much medication would cost.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry