Example Sentences

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One woman wrote to me a few years ago to say her husband had opened a new bank account and was depositing his paychecks there.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Leshchenko said investigators alleged that Kolomoisky was behind a plan to steal funds from Privatbank, which he owned, by creating the appearance he was depositing funds at the bank's main office.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

In Eaton Bishop, about 20 people queued outside the village hall, clutching parcels and bags of coins, including Eileen Sims, who was depositing takings from the village hall.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2023

This rock was laid down by rivers, lakes and streams east of a volcanic arc that was depositing ash and fine-grained particles into the area.

From Scientific American • Dec. 15, 2020

The first remark he made was when he was depositing his pistol in its case—tenderly as you would lay a child in its cradle—"Do you believe in presentiments now, Guy?"

From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)