1
as in affection
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
the heartwarming devotedness that the newlywed couple felt for each other
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
the kind of devotedness that only a dog can show for its master
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Other exchanges demonstrate her strong affection toward Epstein at the time.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Prior to Kate’s cancer diagnosis, the couple typically stayed away from public displays of affection, but that all changed post-diagnosis.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Materials used across the footwear and bag collections were developed as part of the BioShoes4all project, which aims to reinforce APICCAPS’ dedication to innovation, research, and advanced material development.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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My commitment to public service is rooted in a lifelong dedication to advocacy and education.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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The love flowed both ways during this stop on Carlile’s first-ever arena tour.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pavlo Ivanov, her husband, the love of her life, and one of Ukraine’s elite F-16 pilots, was killed in action on April 12 2025.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Jacob has also earned industry plaudits for using data from his Scene loyalty program to help target the right theaters and showtimes with international movie titles to reach diverse and multicultural audiences across Canada.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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And companies that want to retain the loyalty of their best customers may need to get more creative than relying on credit-card spending to boost their coffers.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Bible commands a lifestyle of worship and devotion that looks considerably like Lent.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Samodelkina, who turns 19 on Wednesday, was born in Moscow and was fifth in the 2022 Russian Championships before switching her allegiance to her mother’s native Kazakhstan in May 2024.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Vienna public prosecutors said in a statement that the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group by sharing propaganda material and videos via various messaging services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 A calm focus fuels your ambition more than chaotic passion.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Expectations are high in a country for which hockey is a national pastime, passion, and obsession rolled into one.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
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Broadcasters can voluntarily choose to indicate their commitment to the campaign, according to the FCC.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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Last year, a commitment to figuring out how to win each game’s evolving chess aided a run to 90 wins despite an offense that was painfully short of home run power.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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