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dependable

[dih-pen-duh-buhl] / dɪˈpɛn də bəl /


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As demand grows for more powerful and dependable laser technologies, the model may help scientists predict complex laser behaviors more efficiently without relying on multiple disconnected simulations.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“While recent market volatility has been dizzying, solid operational performance and continued dedication to shareholders makes Chevron a dependable steward of energy investment capital,” says Cook.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

They’re dependable to the point of being forgettable.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

It’s a classic human-style combination: the random workings of the mind coupled with the dependable workings of our solar-powered Texas Instruments calculators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Humans now had a dependable source of light and warmth, and a deadly weapon against prowling lions.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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