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dedicate

[ded-i-keyt, ded-i-kit] / ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪt, ˈdɛd ɪ kɪt /




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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

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

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

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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