as in devoting
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
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The pair have been open about their fertility issues in the past dedicating songs to their unborn baby in performances and in Fox’s poetry book.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Policy and strategic collaboration played a huge role, dedicating substantial resources to experts.
—Abdullah Snobar, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When possible, incorporate mental wellness into your routine by dedicating time to self-care, hobbies and/or connecting with loved ones in person.
—Matthew Goldman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
These people are dedicating their lives to creating floating buildings to protect against climate change.
—Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
One intelligence officer tasked with authorizing a strike recalled dedicating roughly 20 seconds to personally confirming a target, which could amount to verifying that the individual in question was male.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Fractional executives typically work for several different companies, dedicating a portion of their time to each.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Etheridge has been outspoken about the positive impact cannabis has had on her life, even dedicating a line of products to cancer patients.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
The pair have been open about their fertility issues in the past dedicating songs to their unborn baby in performances and in Fox’s poetry book.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
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