as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money
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Advertisement At hotels, housekeepers, desk clerks and other employees would see a 48% hike over 3½ years, compared with the $20.32 per hour currently set by the city’s hotel minimum wage law.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In terms of sustainability, textile and fashion companies are preparing themselves to be ready for the mandatory extended producer responsibility schemes set by the European Commission, which will enter into effect in 2028.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The alert was set by Yelp on Monday, a Yelp spokesperson said.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In terms of sustainability, textile and fashion companies are preparing themselves to be ready for the mandatory extended producer responsibility schemes set by the European Commission, which will enter into effect in 2028.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
The alert was set by Yelp on Monday, a Yelp spokesperson said.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Local News The goals of a master plan in Palm Beach County include acquiring more land to dedicate toward public parks.Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the Whitfield family pursues a civil lawsuit against Indianapolis, city officials are promising to dedicate more resources to a program that seeks to prevent situations like this from ever happening.Peter Blanchard, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Named for the late Father Charlie Strobel, a Nashville native who devoted his life in the priesthood to community service, Strobel House was unveiled in July.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Teens are devoting slightly less time to the biggest social media apps but remain as glued to their devices as ever, according to a new Pew Research Center report.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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To keep Kiara's mind off things, Rafiki tells the story of young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre), who got washed away from his family by a huge flood and was saved by Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), the prince of his pride who shows early signs of his craven nature and eventual heel turn as Scar.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Arkansas' executive branch agencies could save or avoid spending about $300 million in the next six years, according to a report published Monday.Worth Sparkman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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