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Adjective
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Still, Taillon is viewed as a dependable starter, a student of the game and a widely respected player within the clubhouse.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 June 2026
One of those is Espolon, a dependable tequila brand owned by Campari, which just released a brand-new extra añejo expression that gets a lengthy finish in wine casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Hydraulic disc brakes, dependable battery performance, and comfortable ergonomics create a riding experience that feels approachable for both new and experienced riders.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
In the middle of the ocean, dependable internet is hard to come by — but these sea satellites work to discreetly relay information from the ocean to people on land.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Still, Taillon is viewed as a dependable starter, a student of the game and a widely respected player within the clubhouse.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 June 2026
One of those is Espolon, a dependable tequila brand owned by Campari, which just released a brand-new extra añejo expression that gets a lengthy finish in wine casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Hydraulic disc brakes, dependable battery performance, and comfortable ergonomics create a riding experience that feels approachable for both new and experienced riders.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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