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seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Taurus is a true romantic best known for their dependable nature.
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Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
The dependable bus system is the best option for public transportation within the city.
—Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024
These young people, many with histories of serious trauma, also need dependable access to mental health services.
—Jeremy Kohomban, New York Daily News, 11 June 2024
Bear’s dependable mom, Rita (Sarah Podemski), and the other aunties have a chance to finally cut loose and go on a vacation — or rather, a trip to the yearly Indian Health Service conference.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 May 2024
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Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
The dependable bus system is the best option for public transportation within the city.
—Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024
These young people, many with histories of serious trauma, also need dependable access to mental health services.
—Jeremy Kohomban, New York Daily News, 11 June 2024
Bear’s dependable mom, Rita (Sarah Podemski), and the other aunties have a chance to finally cut loose and go on a vacation — or rather, a trip to the yearly Indian Health Service conference.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 May 2024
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 7 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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