dedicating

present participle of dedicate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dedicating Beyond concerns about Hong's old tweets, however, critics have suggested the campaign underperformed with key voting blocs and made questionable decisions, such as dedicating $150,200 to online ads without running a single TV broadcast spot. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 Colorado has been at this since 2022, when voters passed Proposition 123, dedicating a share of state income tax revenue to affordable housing. Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 Second, understand and respect your time limits, dedicating specific hours weekly and prioritizing other life commitments to avoid overwork. Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Growing up in a very pro-Israel home guided me toward dedicating my life to educating kids and adults about Israel and the importance of supporting its various institutions. Roni Raab, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Flexible payload options Instead of dedicating Thunder to a single role, Anduril built the aircraft around interchangeable payload bays. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 After six years of dedicating ourselves to sleep—testing, reviewing, and cataloging our favorite picks for the annual Sleep Week—our shopping editors know a thing or two about curating a bedroom vibe. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 After spending the offseason dedicating himself to succeeding in the weight room, a visibly stronger Richard was an impassable brick wall against the summer league guards. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Orange County has significantly increased its investment in homelessness and human services in recent years, including dedicating more than $56 million in the FY 2024-25 budget to homelessness, mental health, healthcare, and housing. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicating
Verb
  • Advisors can use technology to automate routine work, reinforce discipline and enhance consistency while devoting more time to relationships, decision making and portfolio construction.
    Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, many web hosting services offer the platform, with WP Engine devoting all its resources to it.
    Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Parton invested time and money in causes that were important to her, including funding college tuition and saving bald eagles.
    Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Guests can check the availability of washing machines and the public bath right from the TV in each room, saving a trip downstairs or a call to the front desk.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Dedicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicating. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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