be devoted

Example Sentences

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It evidently alarmed forces within the chamber and the city that so much land would be devoted to public use and the public purse, not private profit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He adds the welcome news that 18% to 25% of the workday should be devoted to breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

His latest feat came on Feb. 26 when he announced on Elon Musk’s X that the Post’s opinion pages would henceforth be devoted to supporting "personal liberties and free markets."

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025

“People I’ve talked to on the committee privately all agree that donor money needs to be devoted to winning elections, not legal fees,” said Republican committeeman John Hammond, of Indiana.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

If a writer believes that 90 percent of the evidence and argument supports a position, then something like 90 percent of the discussion should be devoted to the reasons for believing it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker