devote

Example Sentences

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She then left the world of cinema in 1973 for a life devoted to animal welfare, and lived for decades in Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera, at her home called La Madrague.

From BBC

At the time, Ms Zia was described as a "shy housewife" devoted to their two sons.

From BBC

Or, as in “Stranger Things” and “Weapons,” the gestalt entity may be ruled by one being devoted to conquest and control.

From Salon

The cinema icon - BB as she was known in her home country - acted in almost 50 films, including And God Created Woman, but retired in 1973 to devote her life to animal welfare.

From BBC

After nearly 50 films, she announced she was retiring to devote her life to animal welfare in 1973.

From BBC