as in to dedicate
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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The European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to help fund Ukraine’s military and economy over the next two years, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Offer dedicated, secure models.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Man-su, who has devoted his life to the careful cultivation of paper products while everyone else has gone digital, has an easier time setting his crime in motion than in executing it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Critics, however, warn the technology is not yet ready for widespread deployment and that bypassing regulatory steps set by states and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could lead to more traffic violations or potentially life-threatening crashes.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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All of these expert teams work under strict quality and safety rules set by Joint Commission International (JCI).—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Keeping Tabs on Car and Insurance-Related Documents Good documentation helps save time and stress during claims or disputes.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After first responders tried to save her at the scene, she was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and pronounced dead.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Give up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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