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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Expo One of the Austin Convention Center’s biggest draws for SXSW has been its sheer space, with a large portion of the building dedicated each year to the festival’s tech and international expo.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
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Komilova was a housewife who dedicated her life to her family, Azizov said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Reports over the years have suggested that lawmakers can devote hours each day to fundraising calls, often dialing donors from offices just steps away from the Capitol itself.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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This year, Nikhil requested a spelling tutor and devoted hours each day to studying word etymologies, languages of origin and specific word sets.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The brain has a master clock that is set by exposure to sunlight and darkness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is no set number of seasons yet, but from the beginning, Kennedy has been billed as following the model set by The Crown, per Variety.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Michael Collodi saved five shots in his third start for Dallas (1-1-1) this season after making nine last year as a rookie.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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