as in dedicated
to keep or intend for a special purpose
unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking
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For a public servant who has not just dedicated their life, but often risked that life on behalf of his fellow Americans to have that privilege ripped from him for a petty and political reason is, at times, frankly, too much to bear.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Little also recommended that an additional $45 million dedicated for state highways be transferred to the state’s general fund to offset an immediate revenue shortage.—
Rose Evans
January 22,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trump was expected to give more details about his housing policy in the speech, but devoted most of it to other subjects.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Energy affordability and ratepayer relief The governor devoted a portion of her speech to energy costs, which have emerged as a defining political issue on Beacon Hill and theme in the 2026 governor's race.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the United States should move in this direction, with the Fed’s mandate set by the administration in consultation with Congress every 10 years or so.—
Raghuram Rajan,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the floor under this market is set by a president who treats a red screen as a personal failure.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Gave up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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