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dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl] / dɪˈpɛn də bəl /


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He is becoming dependable now and England need to keep him fit.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

They’re dependable to the point of being forgettable.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“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

Even the temp agency I had signed with had been unable to find me any type of consistent assignments, so I had no dependable income coming in.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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