dedicate
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A council in Scotland announced it would dedicate a day to Dolly Parton every year to mark the impact of her reading scheme.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The proposed project would dedicate more than 55,900 square feet to open space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The label said Laforteza has been receiving "the utmost support" and consulting medical professionals, and has been advised to dedicate time to "extended rest and ongoing care to ensure a full recovery".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
By comparison, the partially reusable RLV C5 would dedicate about 74% of its mass to payload.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
On top of that, probation officers in most states can require that an individual dedicate 35 percent of his or her income toward the payment of fines, fees, surcharges, and restitution charged by numerous agencies.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
The lobbying contract dedicates a section to the minerals sector -- a global strategic priority for Trump's administration -- instructing the firm to "support efforts to identify opportunities for cooperation".
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Make sure you listen because everyone dedicates enough time to you," he says.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
The Dudamel love fest arrives as the Bowl dedicates its iconic stage to John Williams in celebration of the composer’s decades-long relationship with the venue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
She dedicates the book to him, and all lovers: “Quand on aime, on a toujours vingt ans.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
He bows his head, summons real tears, and dedicates the performance to Lucinda, whose great and absolute selflessness is the only reason we are able to continue in the face of our loss.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Rather than proposing a dedicated decision-making system that directs behavior, James suggests that sensory, sensorimotor, and motor processes together produce what he calls 'action selection.'
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
The metro area is also home to some of the company’s most dedicated and tech-savvy critics, including Jordan, the cybersecurity researcher and YouTuber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The former red-light district downtown has been transformed into a dedicated cultural district containing galleries, theaters, museums and a world-class symphony.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Our team is dedicated to minimizing any adverse effects on voters, and we will work diligently to safeguard their ability to make their voices heard and ensure their votes are properly recorded,” Logan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Protecting his daughter was a life mission he remained dedicated to.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
Appearing as Sunday's headline act, the 82-year-old US soul star sang the track, which included lyrics like: "Joy, joy, joy, freedom, always be you", after dedicating it to the audience.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The monastery, which includes one of the oldest major churches in Christianity, was built around a column that Saint Simeon sat on for years, dedicating his life to prayer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
On the album Hall can be heard dedicating Friday Night, Saturday Morning to The Parsons Nose, a nod to the popular local chip shop where the band had been photographed early in their career.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Hollywood star Josh Duhamel appears to be parting ways with his life in Los Angeles and dedicating himself to living full-time at his off-grid Minnesota cabin after listing his longtime California home for $2.99 million.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
“The first ones had better be Thank you, oh great Nina, for dedicating every waking moment of this miserable journey to saving my sorry life.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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