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Their skepticism reflects a broader concern over whether Ukraine would receive dependable long-term protection.
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Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
This operational consistency transforms Digit from a prototype into a dependable tool for logistics companies.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Only meaningful markdowns make the cut, focusing on dependable brands and real value.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
For these allies, in turn, acquiring nuclear weapons provides the most dependable protection against the threats of regional foes, such as China and Russia, as well as a United States less committed to its traditional alliances.
—Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
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Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
This operational consistency transforms Digit from a prototype into a dependable tool for logistics companies.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Only meaningful markdowns make the cut, focusing on dependable brands and real value.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
For these allies, in turn, acquiring nuclear weapons provides the most dependable protection against the threats of regional foes, such as China and Russia, as well as a United States less committed to its traditional alliances.
—Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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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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