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dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl] / dɪˈpɛn də bəl /


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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

A 10-year Treasury yielding more than 5% starts looking awfully attractive to retirees, pension funds, insurers, foreign institutions and anyone else searching for dependable income.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

That provides a dependable pool of money that can be locked up in speculative investments for a longer period, compared with life insurance, where payouts can be less predictable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Before that can happen, however, these machines need to become much more dependable.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

In his grave, silent veteran’s way he was dependable and gentle.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson


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