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He was 16 and already obsessed with drums, but he says it wasn’t until that moment that he knew he wanted to devote his life making music.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Instead, Biden said he wanted to devote his time to speaking about addiction and recovery, which he described as a cause capable of bridging America's political divides.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The order faced particular backlash when a humanoid robot "monk" took part in an ordination ceremony in May, pledging to "devote" itself to Buddhism.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

Germán Jalil, a Mexico City Uber driver, promised his grandmother he’d devote himself to his university studies if Mexico wins the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

They couldn’t attend to their duties properly if they didn’t devote themselves entirely to the emperor and to Inti.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis

Mr. Magnason devotes many moments to his family members, specifically his grandparents who were human links to old ways and old times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Strangely, Patterson, an Emmy-nominated TV writer, devotes more attention to the plot than to the play’s psychology.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

OJM devotes a considerable share of its content to Costco-related high-jinks, and even hosted a chicken-eating contest that drew hundreds of strangers to a sidewalk in Park Slope last month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026

Once again, she devotes herself to sitting on the steps waiting for Pa’s return.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

Not if you’re a newbie trying to join an intergalactic police force devoted to stopping interplanetary outrages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Reggie Bannister, the actor who devoted his decades-long career primarily to independent horror thrillers including all five films of the the cult “Phantasm” franchise, has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

“Seeing Jackie and Shadow’s devoted fans come together to protect the home they shared from human development is the most meaningful tribute to Jackie for the remarkable legacy she has left us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

"This feels like a five-star production for most devoted throners but a three-star for those who haven't seen the TV series," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Instead, he devoted his summer to Lisa-Marie Anne.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Universal Studios Hollywood has been proactive with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, devoting a website to just how silent and unobtrusive its groundbreaking coaster would be.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

With Farage no longer an MP and fighting his own by-election in Clacton in Essex - he is hamstrung when it comes to devoting as much time and energy to Greater Manchester.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Plus, devoting a day to taking care of business can be good for your finances.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

“Our country is winning again,” Trump said, devoting nearly six minutes of his speech to the team’s victory.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

“But, in spite of all her friends’ urgency, and her own wish of seeing Ireland, Miss Fairfax prefers devoting the time to you and Mrs. Bates?”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen