as in devoted
to keep or intend for a special purpose
unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking
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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026 -
Walker was a transformative leader during his dozen years atop the Ford Foundation, one of the nation’s most active nonprofits devoted improve the quality of life for people around the world.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Dynasty teams or even top athletes such as Tom Brady, LeBron James, Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson have all experienced — and embraced — the boos reserved for only the best of the best.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The stoop is a specialized hunting maneuver, and it’s generally reserved for aerial attacks in open environments where speed and surprise matter most.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Kids are welcomed with exciting gifts, special treats on arrival and dedicated in-room amenities such as kid-friendly toiletries, games and books — all of which help the stay feel tailored rather than adapted.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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After retiring as an administrative law judge for the state, Blubaugh dedicated his time to helping Sacramento’s homeless community through Loaves and Fishes.—
David Caraccio
May 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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One reason the minimum wage didn’t kill jobs is because wages were never set by some natural equilibrating force to begin with.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Results were compared with the total oxidation limit set by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), an industry group.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
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“Given up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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