be devoted

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He adds the welcome news that 18% to 25% of the workday should be devoted to breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

His latest feat came on Feb. 26 when he announced on Elon Musk’s X that the Post’s opinion pages would henceforth be devoted to supporting "personal liberties and free markets."

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025

On the campaign trail, she has also argued that the city’s approach to public safety “isn’t working,” saying that more money should be devoted to street lighting, sidewalk repairs and youth programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

“People I’ve talked to on the committee privately all agree that donor money needs to be devoted to winning elections, not legal fees,” said Republican committeeman John Hammond, of Indiana.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Any leftover time is to be devoted to zoning.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich