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devote

[dih-voht] / dɪˈvoʊt /


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While in the new job, it’s not clear what time Pulte can devote to the ongoing Fannie-Freddie plans.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Many leaders I work with don’t devote worry to things they can’t control,” Williams said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Three years later in 1964, King left without a degree to devote full attention to her burgeoning tennis career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

So much aspirational frugal cooking quietly assumes you have endless time, energy and executive function to devote to homemade bread, all-day braises and deeply involved kitchen projects.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Under its guidelines, by fourth grade, students will devote half their reading time to nonfiction, including historical documents, maps, and other “informational texts”—even such materials as train schedules and recipes.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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