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The mayor has long been a dependable vote for corporate groups and developers, said Greg Asciutto, executive director of community nonprofit CharlotteEAST.
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Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
With roughly 750 military sites spread across 80 countries, the US was long viewed as a dependable partner in the event of an attack, Dalio said.
—David Westin, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Vilano Beach is another dependable chain option in that same area.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
After all, Taurus wants something real, dependable and nourishing, whether that’s a reassuring conversation or perhaps even a smarter approach to finances.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
With roughly 750 military sites spread across 80 countries, the US was long viewed as a dependable partner in the event of an attack, Dalio said.
—David Westin, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Vilano Beach is another dependable chain option in that same area.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
After all, Taurus wants something real, dependable and nourishing, whether that’s a reassuring conversation or perhaps even a smarter approach to finances.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dependable
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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