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as in dedicates
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes
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as in blesses
to make holy through prayers or ritual
plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony
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Santa Ana also imposes a local retail tax on cannabis, and dedicates that revenue to youth and prevention programs.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Delightfully directed by former Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent proves a joyous performer who dedicates his play to balancing out every great element for an effective solo show.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, the saddest novel ever written, devotes some space to the description of just such a device, the earliest example of a fictional machine capable of writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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But the governor also devotes several pages to providing his side of the story from the 2024 search for a vice-presidential candidate, after Harris wrote a detailed account of the traditionally secretive process, which included a less-than-warm meeting with Shapiro.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Consolidating the race for LaMalfa’s term with the primary election saves the cost and potential confusion of printing separate ballots for the June election.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Consecrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrates. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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