as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money
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Volunteers dedicating their weekends to coaching T-ball or directing the church choir or mentoring a child.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026 -
Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 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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“Setting by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20by. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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