be devoted
Example Sentences
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Because the booster does not need to reserve propellant for landing, more of its fuel can be devoted to reaching orbit.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Although the criticism came from different directions, it reflected a broader debate over how much public infrastructure should be devoted to large private events.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
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
If the government is now going to ask that more time be devoted to this wider group, MI5 and the police may well ask for more resources.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2025
Any leftover time is to be devoted to zoning.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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