be devoted

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He adds the welcome news that 18% to 25% of the workday should be devoted to breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

His latest feat came on Feb. 26 when he announced on Elon Musk’s X that the Post’s opinion pages would henceforth be devoted to supporting "personal liberties and free markets."

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025

But others worry about sports usurping resources and valuable attention that should be devoted to rebuilding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

"It is to the people that every power must be devoted, and it is from the people that power comes," he had declared.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

The afternoon would be devoted to classroom demonstrations.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood