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The deal can't happen without sending a few of the Lakers' most dependable role players, and that's where the challenge arises.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Worst potential fatal flaw: Baltimore used to be among the league’s most dependable teams in the kicking game and defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Touchless cabin unlocking was dependable and convenient.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The 14-inch computer charges quickly and has a crisp, clear high-definition display, and customers gave it a perfect rating thanks to its simple, dependable, and efficient design.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Worst potential fatal flaw: Baltimore used to be among the league’s most dependable teams in the kicking game and defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Touchless cabin unlocking was dependable and convenient.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The 14-inch computer charges quickly and has a crisp, clear high-definition display, and customers gave it a perfect rating thanks to its simple, dependable, and efficient design.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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