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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These exercises included marching in place, stair step-ups, and fast bodyweight squats, all of which could be performed at home with no equipment and without dedicating a large block of time.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026 -
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
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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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In devoting such deep focus, Hockney, who died Thursday at the age of 88, restored something that had been lost in that original image.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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This allows farmers to see how much water is in the tree itself instead of the soil, saving money and water.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 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 19 Jun. 2026.
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