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as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog
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as in applying
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college
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Recent Examples of devoting
But devoting some of those lands to solar energy would lessen the ever-deadlier heat waves, fires and storms of the climate crisis.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.
—Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Each expedition is important to move forward but sometimes devoting just enough effort to making sure nobody moves can be important.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.
—Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Each expedition is important to move forward but sometimes devoting just enough effort to making sure nobody moves can be important.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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This means identifying your most important work and dedicating time to it before you get bogged down in reactive tasks like emails and meetings.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The teachers advocating the deal have worked under an expired contract for the past year, dedicating themselves to improving their jobs.Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Oct. 2024
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Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drivers from out of state applying for a California license must pass the knowledge test or take the eLearning course, a no-fail option in which the applicant watches a video and answers questions.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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While most tech companies have access to vast amounts of your personal information, Unplugged counters this by blocking trackers and giving you control over app permissions, such as location, camera, and WiFi access.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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By committing to an experimental mindset, Knausgaard shifted his energy and focus away from self-doubt and toward creative exploration.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both candidates campaigned on similar platforms of expanding Berkeley’s housing stock, improving city infrastructure and addressing public safety.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Banzai's management is committed to addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, as identified in the filing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Devoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoting. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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