devote

Example Sentences

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We are living through an arms race that is pushing countries to devote ever larger shares of their budgets to armaments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Guillen never met Chavez but was inspired to devote herself to organizing on behalf of farmworkers after his death.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 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

Also unique to the model is Kickback’s promise to devote 3% of gross revenue to support of initiatives aimed at bringing new fans into the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Now he could devote his full attention to the task at hand.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer