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devote

[dih-voht] / dɪˈvoʊt /


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“The time and energy you have to devote to learning a whole new vocabulary and a whole new skill set, it wasn’t worth it,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

For the Artemis astronauts, their time without contact with the Earth will allow them to devote all of their attention to the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“I had to devote my whole self to it. It was so all-encompassing that I could think of nothing else.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"While in first-world countries, the more the money, they become more active and devote time for their health, this is reversed in India."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

And here was Mrs. Pontellier leaving, no doubt a pleasant evening at home to devote to her?

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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