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The Panthers have a dependable backup in Dalton, with former University of Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker recently added to their practice squad.
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Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
America’s farmers are among the president’s most dependable supporters.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The Acer Aspire Go 15 laptop is $300 off and nails the basics with smooth performance for work, streaming, and calls, plus a sturdy build that feels dependable every day.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
America’s farmers are among the president’s most dependable supporters.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The Acer Aspire Go 15 laptop is $300 off and nails the basics with smooth performance for work, streaming, and calls, plus a sturdy build that feels dependable every day.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 22 Oct. 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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