devote
verb (used with object)
to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc..
has been devoting
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present perfect progressiveof devote (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Lindsey Rae Thompson, who’s been looking for a job for several months, has been devoting at least an hour to each cover letter she crafts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Aldana Cometti, a defender who plays for Madrid, said she’s grateful the Argentine federation has been devoting more resources to developing the women’s game.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
However, the UN has been devoting its resources to other aspects of the pandemic.
From Fox News ● Apr. 16, 2020
Recently Mr. Mcleod has been devoting time to other ambitions.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2019
Since 1903 he has been devoting himself completely to composition.
From Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers by Rosenfeld, Paul
