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Another night in the press box for Steven Lorentz, one of Berube’s most dependable forwards, suggests there will continue to be spots available.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Jarring life development A year after that fateful call, Jemison is more admired than ever for being strong and dependable, personally and professionally.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
The ideal scenario, however, would see become a dependable arm in a bullpen full of uncertainty.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the decades, the brand has grown into a dependable stop for travelers, known for both consistency and customer care.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Jarring life development A year after that fateful call, Jemison is more admired than ever for being strong and dependable, personally and professionally.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
The ideal scenario, however, would see become a dependable arm in a bullpen full of uncertainty.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the decades, the brand has grown into a dependable stop for travelers, known for both consistency and customer care.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 15 Mar. 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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