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Other uncapped ‘keepers to watch include Roman Celentano, who is a starter for perennial contender Cincinnati and is a dependable shot-stopper, and Diego Kochen, who is now first-choice for Barcelona Atletic (the club’s B team) and among the most promising teenage ‘keepers in the world.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Professional officers are not, in fact, dependable foot soldiers because their allegiances lie elsewhere: with the constitutional regime or with the armed forces as an institution.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Those affected by the fires told the outlet that the app has been more dependable than other sources of information.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
While a fractional executive can undoubtedly make valuable contributions to an organization, the staffing model minimizes the crucial elements of a dependable presence and deep relationship building.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Professional officers are not, in fact, dependable foot soldiers because their allegiances lie elsewhere: with the constitutional regime or with the armed forces as an institution.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Those affected by the fires told the outlet that the app has been more dependable than other sources of information.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
While a fractional executive can undoubtedly make valuable contributions to an organization, the staffing model minimizes the crucial elements of a dependable presence and deep relationship building.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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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