devote
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In 1957, Hofmann closed his schools to devote himself entirely to painting.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
But even if that happens, it will be malnourished, vulnerable to infection and less able to devote the energy needed for reproduction.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Then there are potential contractual clashes, and the lack of time available to devote to doing something like this properly.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Three years later in 1964, King left without a degree to devote full attention to her burgeoning tennis career.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“We’re going to devote this quarter to the short story,” Mr. Lawson announces, and instantly Gogol knows.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Vocabulary lists containing devote
Early Civilizations of India, Lessons 1–4
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Schooled
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Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas
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