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seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 18 May 2024
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Wild Turkey is best known for its affordable and dependable 101-proof bourbon, a whiskey that should be a staple of any home bar.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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dependable
adjective
de·pend·able
di-ˈpen-də-bəl 
: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable
a dependable car
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