dependable
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He is becoming dependable now and England need to keep him fit.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
While those chips are dependable, they lack the performance needed for more advanced missions.
From Science Daily • May 15, 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
She felt like a dependable big sister who didn’t take any mess and always gave it to me straight.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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