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Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
For generations, the annual migration south has been a Canadian ritual as dependable as the first snowfall.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In a piece from the Observer in May, Greg Asciutto, executive director of community nonprofit CharlotteEAST, said the mayor has long been a dependable vote for corporate groups and developers.
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Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Reynolds was remembered as a friendly and dependable presence in the community.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
For generations, the annual migration south has been a Canadian ritual as dependable as the first snowfall.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In a piece from the Observer in May, Greg Asciutto, executive director of community nonprofit CharlotteEAST, said the mayor has long been a dependable vote for corporate groups and developers.
—
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Reynolds was remembered as a friendly and dependable presence in the community.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 3 Jul. 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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