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[ded-i-keyt, ded-i-kit] / ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt, ˈdɛd ɪ kɪt /




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Throughout her fitness journey, Johannesmeyer, 35, has fielded criticism both from loved ones and on social media about her choice to dedicate time to running.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

By comparison, the partially reusable RLV C5 would dedicate about 74% of its mass to payload.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

"In Gaza, even those who dedicate their lives to helping others are not spared. But good deeds cannot be killed. They live on in the hearts of the people."

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

One former prosecutor said he was surprised the office continues to dedicate significant time and resources to charging demonstrators.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

She could imagine how she might abandon her ambitions of writing and dedicate her life in return for these moments of elated, generalized love.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Around the corner from Frieze, Future Fair dedicates itself to more emerging voices, but after several years where the work has declined in ambition I was worried that it might become a skippable event.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

"The worst that could happen is that we lose Omar so he dedicates himself to politics," the official said.

From Barron's May 10, 2026

One fan I spoke to, Carmelo Hernandez, dedicates hours to handcrafting ceramic dinosaur sculptures.

From Salon Apr. 12, 2026

The Dudamel love fest arrives as the Bowl dedicates its iconic stage to John Williams in celebration of the composer’s decades-long relationship with the venue.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

He bows his head, summons real tears, and dedicates the performance to Lucinda, whose great and absolute selflessness is the only reason we are able to continue in the face of our loss.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

There is no dedicated press cabin, and reporters are separated from staff by a heavy curtain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

A dedicated Irish Language Hub at The Mac will include free taster classes, arts and crafts workshops, circus skills, family entertainment and a dedicated family room throughout the week.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Researchers now plan to test the proposed process more directly through dedicated aircraft campaigns.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

As this series continues to explore how ordinary Americans—not just nine justices—can interpret and enforce the Constitution, the campaign for equal marriage offers examples and tools that dedicated citizens can use to make constitutional meaning.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

He became a dedicated member, and a bit of a novelty.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Software providers are dedicating more resources to this puzzle, and some are initiating new roles to meet the task at hand.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

James last week said athletes who are still dedicating themselves to the craft and giving to the sport shouldn’t be expected to retire.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Hollywood star Josh Duhamel appears to be parting ways with his life in Los Angeles and dedicating himself to living full-time at his off-grid Minnesota cabin after listing his longtime California home for $2.99 million.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Some see it as a second job, dedicating up to 35 hours per week to their virtual duties on top of their real-world nine-to-fives.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

I like having money and I like the fact that I’m not dedicating too much time to feeling sorry for myself.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz




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