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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Fredenhagen Park, which serves as a gateway to North Central College and downtown Naperville, officially opened in November 2003 and was dedicated in May 2004.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026 -
Marshall dedicated the performance to her late grandmother.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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The 1901 building code devoted just three brief paragraphs to stair width, treads, and risers.—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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With its winding paths, extensive planting, and choreographed vistas offering views of four states, Olana is a sort of Gesamtkunstwerk to which Church devoted the final decades of his career.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The district would then have to meet over 150 standards set by FCMAT that range from financial management, student achievement and governance before the school board gradually regains its autonomy.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Lyke issued a warrant for his arrest, but the case went before the judge more than 48 hours after the violation occurred, contrary to a new policy set by Chief Judge Charles Beach that sought to more quickly address violations of electronic monitoring requirements.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 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 11 May. 2026.
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