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seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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The Dominican pitcher saw his first action in June, and has been a dependable arm in the bullpen for the Marlins so far this season.
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Kaushik Sampath, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
Emphasize being honest, dependable, compassionate, and trustworthy, and remind them that spreading rumors or engaging in gossip hurts other people.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 July 2024
Even though it was released in 2020, this unit is competitive with newer releases, featuring sharp and dependable 1080p video with easy integration to Alexa and IFTTT systems.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
He's described as dependable and affectionate and loves bird-watching and sunbathing.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
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Kaushik Sampath, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
Emphasize being honest, dependable, compassionate, and trustworthy, and remind them that spreading rumors or engaging in gossip hurts other people.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 July 2024
Even though it was released in 2020, this unit is competitive with newer releases, featuring sharp and dependable 1080p video with easy integration to Alexa and IFTTT systems.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
He's described as dependable and affectionate and loves bird-watching and sunbathing.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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