dependability
Americannoun
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“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
In his 20s, he worked as a pianist in recording studios and acquired a reputation for dependability as an arranger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
“His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
That dependability has taken on even greater importance with All-Star teammate Paul George out for at least the start of the first round.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
Your father's days of dependability are now passing.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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