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dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl] / dɪˈpɛn də bəl /


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As demand grows for more powerful and dependable laser technologies, the model may help scientists predict complex laser behaviors more efficiently without relying on multiple disconnected simulations.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“While recent market volatility has been dizzying, solid operational performance and continued dedication to shareholders makes Chevron a dependable steward of energy investment capital,” says Cook.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

They’re dependable to the point of being forgettable.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Once you’re on the ground, individual neighborhoods are walkable, and Uber and Lyft are dependable options for longer distances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Throughout the civilized world, from Battery Park to Fulton Street, he was known as a dependable man for a fast tax write-off.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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