devote

Example Sentences

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Guillen never met Chavez but was inspired to devote herself to organizing on behalf of farmworkers after his death.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Poorer countries devote a bigger part of their incomes to essentials like food and transport than the Western hemisphere.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

"While in first-world countries, the more the money, they become more active and devote time for their health, this is reversed in India."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

She said family commitments have left her with less time to devote to the board.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Indeed, they are wise and right to ignore it and devote themselves to other subjects.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan