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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

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

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

She dressed in a brown plaid skirt and a clean white blouse every day, dependable as the tile pattern on the classroom floor.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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