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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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as in applying
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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Recent Examples of devoting
By the 1970s, editors tried to distinguish their op-ed pages from others, but most adopted the common practice of devoting most, if not all, of their op-ed pages to outside voices.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
After devoting much of his LACMA tenure to construction projects, Govan sounds ready to take off his hard hat.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Most Republicans are likely to line up behind the administration’s request, but Democrats are wary of devoting more money to an unpopular war effort that hasn’t been approved by Congress.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.
—Debra Manetta, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
That has meant finding a substitute for Savannah Guthrie and devoting substantial time at the top of every broadcast to analyzing the latest developments in the quest to find her relative.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
After devoting much of his LACMA tenure to construction projects, Govan sounds ready to take off his hard hat.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Most Republicans are likely to line up behind the administration’s request, but Democrats are wary of devoting more money to an unpopular war effort that hasn’t been approved by Congress.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.
—Debra Manetta, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
That has meant finding a substitute for Savannah Guthrie and devoting substantial time at the top of every broadcast to analyzing the latest developments in the quest to find her relative.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
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Highland Park's decades-long DART membership Highland Park had also been part of DART since 1983, dedicating one cent of its local sales tax, the maximum allowed under state law for transit, to the agency.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Jason Hernandez, director of governmental affairs for the Cook County sheriff’s office, said once the process of dedicating the street was put into motion, things moved quickly.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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With Philadelphia applying pressure, Winn shattered Trea Turner’s bat to induce a 5-4-3 double play, recording the first two outs of the inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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If bitten by a rattlesnake, victims should stay calm, limit movement, call 911 and seek emergency medical attention, avoiding myths such as sucking out the venom or applying ice.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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There, the pair of college students would listen to the trills of saxophones and shake hands with musicians, sometimes giving band members rides to gigs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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How Florida’s new voting maps favor white voters Voting rights groups have criticized the new Florida maps as giving an unfair advantage to the GOP and the white communities that make up the majority of the party’s voter base.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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How did starting point guard Jalen Suggs make just 1 of 10 shots while committing five turnovers?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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On the path of committing to the bit, Hathaway and her film diverge in terms of quality; the movie is awe-inspiringly ill-begotten, but its leading lady deserves a medal for finding something juicy amid the muck.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Venus in your 2nd House pulls you toward comfort or keeping things easy instead of addressing it fully.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Similarly, with the CARE Court and initiatives addressing drug use and mental health, a strong clinical component is essential — good intentions alone are not enough.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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