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seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Since the beginning, with a solid desire to revolutionize the roofing industry, Aaron has aimed to provide dependable service and exceptional quality to members in his local area.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
In areas where citronella plant only grows as an annual, phlox is a dependable summer bloom that no sunny flowerbed or border should be without.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
In areas where citronella plant only grows as an annual, phlox is a dependable summer bloom that no sunny flowerbed or border should be without.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 3 May. 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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