as in dedicates
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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Each song is an experience, and one that an artist dedicates their lives to.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025 -
In his spare time away from the stage, Davis dedicates his life to befriending and dialoguing with white supremacists and members of the KKK.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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The current system devotes far more resources to responding to illness than to preventing it.—
Theresa McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mueller says that the farm devotes 3 acres to pepper varieties and that Nardellos now take up half the total space.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Removing these components saves weight and reduces energy losses.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Experts say universal child care not only saves families money but also boosts the local economy and gives all children a better chance to thrive.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Gives up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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