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dedication

[ded-i-key-shuhn] / ˌdɛd ɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




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Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

"We know what it takes to get there and the commitment and dedication you need as a group of lads to get there. It's about getting over that final hurdle."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

These stories are all reminders that dedication to one’s craft is not just life-giving, it’s what makes life worth living.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It was thanks to Smith’s dedication that they were able to respond so successfully, says Hewlett.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

When pressed to explain the discrepancy between his hypothetical antislavery position and his actual dedication to self-imposed paralysis, he tended to offer several different answers.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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