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verb

past tense of devote

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of devoted
Adjective
Many Venezuelan Americans basked in the attention and became devoted to the politicians who bestowed it on them, especially President Trump. Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 The popular series, starring Selleck, Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou, ended its 14-season run in December while maintaining a devoted fan following. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
Nef devoted ninety-three pages, over forty percent of his book A Search for Civilization, to faith and religion. Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Students described West, a teacher employed part-time by the school, as a loving person who devoted her time to supporting them. Chris Boyette, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for devoted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
Adjective
  • As far as Rich, 71, is concerned, Brock hasn't strayed far from his always complicated, but loving, blended family.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Even if your partner is loving and dependable, trust requires vulnerability.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • His comments came during an hourlong interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, a loyal supporter of President Trump, in the governor’s new podcast.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, militants loyal to Assad have killed a further 147 people – 26 civilians and 121 security forces – SNHR’s director Fadel Abdul Ghani said.
    Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And digitalization isn’t just limited to the IT network, it can also be applied to the Operational Technology (OT) network as well - where the critical control (SCADA) operations that keep our lights on occur.
    Liana Ault, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Understanding The Regulatory Landscape In markets influenced by scientific and technological developments, many products, especially those applied in healthcare and agriculture, must undergo rigorous regulatory scrutiny to ensure safety and efficacy.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Researchers suggest that when romantic partners are more physically affectionate, people feel safer in their relationships.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • During a visit to his Elmhurst home, Farr was affectionate to his mother and to his caregiver and companion, Kareem Stevenson.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • As a family, our focus remains steadfast on celebrating Doom’s extraordinary legacy—his unparalleled artistry and his lasting impact on music and culture.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Earlier this month, China’s top officials committed at a key economic agenda-setting meeting to dial up monetary easing efforts, including lowering interest rates to support the ailing economy.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Initially, he had been committed to FAU.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.
    Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
Adjective
  • Some conservatives who were formerly staunch supporters of aid to Ukraine began praising Trump’s more isolationist stance after the meeting last week.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is also a staunch free speech proponent.
    Tovia Smith, NPR, 3 Mar. 2025

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