as in dedicating
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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Shawna Anderson, the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority executive director, recently announced her retirement after dedicating 26 years to helping to protect and preserve the valuable open space corridor that stretches from the beach in Del Mar to Volcan Mountain in Julian.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026 -
The Phillies acknowledged Castellanos on Tuesday night by dedicating a between-innings promotional segment sponsored by Chick-fil-A to show highlights of the right fielder’s sliding catches during the 2022 postseason.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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That’s easier said than done, especially when organizations are devoting far more resources to AI tools than to helping employees adapt to them.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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That’s when Patriots goalkeeper Mamie Kosicki shined, saving multiple high-quality chances to hold the score.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Should walking to the World Cup, and potentially saving $98 and gaining the exercise benefits, really be prohibited?—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Many healthy organizations complete year-end goal setting by the prior October.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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“Giving up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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