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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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.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 June 2026 -
With tears rolling down her face, the 23-year-old addressed the French Open crowd after reaching the first grand slam semifinal of her career, dedicating her achievement to the people of Ukraine who continue to face an uncertain future amid the war with Russia.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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That meant last summer devoting resources to improving the Hurricane Harbor water park, which Lawrence says specifically attracts families and grandparents.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Man-At-Arms, also known as Duncan, serves as He-Man's mentor and father figure in the film, devoting his time to He-Man.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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This means your luggage can actually last a lifetime—saving you big bucks in the long run.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Ninety-eight percent of the rain that falls can be captured, ultimately saving more than 1 million gallons of water a year and reducing building water use by about 89%.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Setting by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20by. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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