as in to dedicate
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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Season 3 tugs a similar string by dedicating Episode 7 to two instrumental moments from Ian and Poppy’s childhood.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025 -
That means aligning it with long-term business goals, dedicating meaningful resources, and holding leaders accountable for progress.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the series, FitzGerald devotes one episode to rising insurance premiums for housing in Florida because of increasing flood risks, and how the risk initially was underpriced in order to encourage development there.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Living relatively modestly for most of the year allows Brewer to devote significant funds toward her life’s passion: travel.—
Ryan Ermey,Zachary Green,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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The 26 points ties a program record in a Big Ten Tournament game set by Jake Layman in a 97-86 victory over Nebraska in 2016, and Rice’s 7-for-9 display from long distance established a school mark for 3-pointers in any league tournament game.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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During that performance, Roan wore a pink gingham leather set by designer Zana Bayne—a riff on cowboy buckskins—and performed in front of a green screen with a giant tree and small critters dancing along to the song.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
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If captured correctly, these fees can reduce your taxable income and save you on taxes.—
Shehan Chandrasekera,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But it might just be saved, invested, and built (and then later televised through TikTok and Instagram).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Give up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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