devote
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The host of that documentary, Steven Emerson, was a former CNN reporter who left the network to devote his career to researching Islamic terrorism.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Many observers have long argued that pharmaceutical companies devote disproportionate resources to variations of their top-selling drugs with limited incremental benefits, rather than pursuing entirely new treatments.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Her three children were born during the run of the show, and she wanted to devote time to them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
In an announcement Wednesday, Hasselskog said he is stepping down from his role as CEO in June in order to become chairman and devote more time to research and development, investors, and sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
After a summer of chess, Regina insisted that Bobby devote more attention to his sporting interests.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Vocabulary lists containing devote
Early Civilizations of India, Lessons 1–4
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Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas
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