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dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl] / dɪˈpɛn də bəl /


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Carbon isotope measurements suggested that the elephant lived in an environment with a dependable water supply.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Hachimura developed into one of the Lakers’ most dependable shooters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Jair Cunha: Has become a dependable member of Oliver Glasner's side and was unlucky when Madueke's shot clipped him and flew in.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

PepsiCo used to embody everything investors prized in a stock: dependable brands, reliable earnings growth and steady returns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

It’s easy enough now, on the high-speed road in a dependable and comfortable car, with stopping places for shade and every service station vaunting its refrigeration.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck


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