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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After studying tapestry at the Duperré School of Applied Arts in Paris, Franjou has devoted herself to sculptural work with linen since 1999.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Grandfather Alcide devoted his life to the farm, father Alessandro modernized it, and today, Alberto, together with his wife Cinzia, has transformed it into a thriving agro-tourism destination.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After the exhibition closes on October 2, the house will be divided into two exhibition spaces, one roughly 860 square feet and the other about 1,500 square feet, with a gravel area reserved for sculpture.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Sep. 2025
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In places like Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois — locations rarely blessed with sightings of auroras — northern skies featured a sudden colorful light show more often reserved for Alaska, far north Canada and northern Scandinavia.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pope Francis died in April, before the Borgo Laudato Si’ could be formally dedicated.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The original simple wooden-structure building, located near what is now Hamilton Avenue and John Gray Road, was dedicated in 1854.—
Enquirer staff report,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Romy’s latest video and selfie with Elordi comes after she was initially denied getting her first selfie with the actor on set by her mom, according to a video posted on TikTok.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Under pressure, Columbia University agreed to a $220 million settlement, the University of Pennsylvania revoked records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and presidents resigned from the University of Virginia and Northwestern University.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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