devote

Example Sentences

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For the Artemis astronauts, their time without contact with the Earth will allow them to devote all of their attention to the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“As a user,” Krug argues, “I should never have to devote a millisecond of thought to whether things are clickable—or not.”

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“We need to learn how to use these tools in a way that gives us more time to devote to the parts of writing that really matter,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

There were only so many hours a man could devote to mending sails, caulking leaks, and fishing.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin