dedicate
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I learned instead that ballet is grueling, often painful work made to look effortless by the incredible professional dancers who dedicate their lives to the art form.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The label said Laforteza has been receiving "the utmost support" and consulting medical professionals, and has been advised to dedicate time to "extended rest and ongoing care to ensure a full recovery".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
By comparison, the partially reusable RLV C5 would dedicate about 74% of its mass to payload.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Instead, she and her team decided to skip the extra competition and dedicate her time solely to practicing her fundamentals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate... we cannot consecrate ... we cannot hallow this ground.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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The lobbying contract dedicates a section to the minerals sector -- a global strategic priority for Trump's administration -- instructing the firm to "support efforts to identify opportunities for cooperation".
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Under Proposition 98, approved by voters in 1988, California has a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges and dedicates roughly 40% of general fund revenue to education.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Tedesco dedicates nearly every moment of his trips to maintaining or drumming up business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The 34-year-old is now launching a new ITV reality show called The Heat, but dedicates much of her time to investigating topics such as cosmetic surgery, adult entertainment and online trolling.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
“For which she will one day thank us when she dedicates her first book to the Marysville Free Public Library.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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Recent upgrades to the plants helped reduce that pollution, and the federal government has dedicated about $650 million to repair and replace aging wastewater infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Athletic, the largest dedicated nonalcoholic brewer in the U.S. by sales, displays its sub-0.5% alcohol by volume on its cans due to regulation, but Shufelt said the distinction is a nonissue for many customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Inside, the home boasts several dedicated living and dining spaces, as well as a kitchen and cozy den.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The pupils had been asked to hand over their phones, placing them in a dedicated numbered storage unit mounted on the classroom wall.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The anti-Woodhull backlash also led to the formation of organizations dedicated to fighting female suffrage.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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Software providers are dedicating more resources to this puzzle, and some are initiating new roles to meet the task at hand.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
James last week said athletes who are still dedicating themselves to the craft and giving to the sport shouldn’t be expected to retire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The monastery, which includes one of the oldest major churches in Christianity, was built around a column that Saint Simeon sat on for years, dedicating his life to prayer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
On the album Hall can be heard dedicating Friday Night, Saturday Morning to The Parsons Nose, a nod to the popular local chip shop where the band had been photographed early in their career.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“The first ones had better be Thank you, oh great Nina, for dedicating every waking moment of this miserable journey to saving my sorry life.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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