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dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl] / dɪˈpɛn də bəl /


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“A financially sound and dependable Fannie Mae is essential to the long-term health of the housing and mortgage markets.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It’s a classic human-style combination: the random workings of the mind coupled with the dependable workings of our solar-powered Texas Instruments calculators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"Jet A1 fuel is sourced via a major UK/global supplier from a diverse range of countries, helping maintain a dependable and resilient supply chain," they said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This makes polarization a dependable channel for storing additional information.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

She felt like a dependable big sister who didn’t take any mess and always gave it to me straight.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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