devote
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Three years later in 1964, King left without a degree to devote full attention to her burgeoning tennis career.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
So much aspirational frugal cooking quietly assumes you have endless time, energy and executive function to devote to homemade bread, all-day braises and deeply involved kitchen projects.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Turner announced his departure from his post at Time Warner in 2003 to devote his energy to his other interests.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Growth will likely weaken as households forced to spend more on essentials have less to devote to other goods and services, while interest rates are likely to rise in response to the pickup in inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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
Vocabulary lists containing devote
Early Civilizations of India, Lessons 1–4
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Schooled
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Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas
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