be devoted to
Example Sentences
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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
On the campaign trail, she has also argued that the city’s approach to public safety “isn’t working,” saying that more money should be devoted to street lighting, sidewalk repairs and youth programs.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024
The retired judge also said "more social care needs to be devoted" to offenders or those at risk of committing crime.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024
If a writer believes that 90 percent of the evidence and argument supports a position, then something like 90 percent of the discussion should be devoted to the reasons for believing it.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
