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seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Since the beginning, with a solid desire to revolutionize the roofing industry, Aaron has aimed to provide dependable service and exceptional quality to members in his local area.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
In areas where citronella plant only grows as an annual, phlox is a dependable summer bloom that no sunny flowerbed or border should be without.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Similarly, being loyal makes for a dependable friend, lover and partner who’ll always remain faithful and reliable in times of need.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Via Andrea Ponti 4 Combo Photo: Courtesy of Combo
Whether Milan, Venice, Bologna, and Turin, Combo is always a dependable choice.
—Francesca Faccani, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
Xi had undermined investor confidence; entrepreneurs no longer saw the government as a dependable steward of the economy.
—Nicholas R. Lardy, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2024
The United States, Israel’s most dependable but increasingly wary ally, has repeatedly backed Israeli assessments that Hamas and other Gaza militants have used Al-Shifa as a command hub to hold hostages and store weapons.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
The pick: Steele Chambers Linebacker, Ohio State, 6-foot-1, 232 pounds
The Rams add a dependable option behind Ernest Jones IV and Christian Rozeboom who can contribute on special teams right away.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
That’s when she got inspired to start her own company that makes CBD for people searching for a dependable solution.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
In areas where citronella plant only grows as an annual, phlox is a dependable summer bloom that no sunny flowerbed or border should be without.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Similarly, being loyal makes for a dependable friend, lover and partner who’ll always remain faithful and reliable in times of need.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Via Andrea Ponti 4 Combo Photo: Courtesy of Combo
Whether Milan, Venice, Bologna, and Turin, Combo is always a dependable choice.
—Francesca Faccani, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
Xi had undermined investor confidence; entrepreneurs no longer saw the government as a dependable steward of the economy.
—Nicholas R. Lardy, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2024
The United States, Israel’s most dependable but increasingly wary ally, has repeatedly backed Israeli assessments that Hamas and other Gaza militants have used Al-Shifa as a command hub to hold hostages and store weapons.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
The pick: Steele Chambers Linebacker, Ohio State, 6-foot-1, 232 pounds
The Rams add a dependable option behind Ernest Jones IV and Christian Rozeboom who can contribute on special teams right away.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
That’s when she got inspired to start her own company that makes CBD for people searching for a dependable solution.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 26 Apr. 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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