be devoted to
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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
McCollough: After an offseason that was supposed to be devoted to fixing its defense, USC finds itself 109th nationally in total defense and 76th in scoring defense halfway through the season.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023
He said primary care staff spend hours every day - time which should be devoted to patient care - chasing up discharge letters from hospitals as well as outpatient appointments.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023
Any leftover time is to be devoted to zoning.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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