dependability
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“Agents are justifiably concerned about the dependability and reliability of State Farm’s technology,” said Robert E. O’Connor Jr., general counsel at the National Association of State Farm Agents, which represents the sales force.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“With LTL, shippers get cost-effective freight shipping while still benefiting from the real-time tracking and dependability they expect from Amazon.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
On the field, Erskine was known for his strong overhand curveball and his dependability as a starting pitcher in 12 seasons with the Dodgers, in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
"Sharif's supporters will hope his narrative of stability, experience, and dependability will get him votes- and also make the army comfortable with him, or at least comfortable with his party," says Mr Kugelman.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2024
Your father's days of dependability are now passing.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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