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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It’s been very sobering for people who’ve devoted their lives to these issues to suddenly see this withdrawal of global support.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026 -
In a 25-page memorandum explaining his decision, Reilly said Judge Daniel Klau only devoted a single paragraph to a claim of ordinary negligence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Because The River is reserved for Mosaic residents and their guests, the atmosphere remains familiar and relaxed.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Friday’s event was exclusively reserved for season ticket holders, and the beer was free.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny, who took home the top award of the night, dedicated his acceptance speech to the current political climate.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Many national parks have dedicated pages on their websites that explain the role, such as this page for Great Basin National Park in Nevada.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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The list prices for brand-name drugs — which are like the sticker prices set by drugmakers before rebates or other discounts are negotiated — increased by a median of 4% so far in 2026, on par with last year's increase.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The insurance accounting specialist makes sure financial statements are accurate and meet accounting rules set by the department.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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