devotedness

Example Sentences

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I loved this version of myself — for her devotedness to her craft, for her absurd certainty, and for her promise to be true to only one outcome.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021

She seems simple at points in her wifely devotedness, but this character is as discreetly ambitious as the others are ostentatiously so, and Swallow doesn’t allow us to underestimate Emily for long.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2016

O'Mahoney is saddled with an awkward speech explaining the source of Billy's personal and professional devotedness to Emily, but his character's reticence is unfailingly eloquent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2015

Rank in that kingdom is determined by the measure of devotedness.

From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Sabatier, Auguste

Even in such circumstances, she could note what a delight it was to find that Maria's own spirit of devotedness prevailed amongst them all—for nothing could be nobler and sweeter than the conduct of everyone.

From Harriet Martineau by Miller, Florence Fenwick