as in devoted
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 senator from Texas, one of his party’s most effective fundraisers and influential legislators, devoted his losing campaign and most of the past decade in politics to a wan effort to portray himself as the president’s faithful servant.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026 -
The brand’s in-house gem setting team used snow, grain, and bezel-setting techniques to play with opacity and reflection on the wrist; in total, the pros devoted nearly 700 hours throughout the painstaking process of prepping and placing all those stones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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This is a series where Bond himself might employ a laser watch or jet pack or an amphibious car, while technologies like gene therapy and orbital weapons are typically reserved for the villains in this globe-spanning drama.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Underneath the Lincoln Memorial is what's known as the memorial's Undercroft (a term usually reserved for the vaulted basement of a medieval castle or cathedral).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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In addition, Captain’s Club guests will have dedicated viewing decks at the stages, complimentary snacks and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary Wi-Fi and dedicated restrooms, merchandise stands and a photo booth.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Reach The right online job platform can help a small business expand its reach and compete with larger players that have dedicated recruiters.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Fires are common at Kenyan schools, with many set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, researchers have found.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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The set by Marsha Ginsberg presents a model of Cranberry, with its downtown buildings miniaturized in the style of an adult playhouse.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Given up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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