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• n  complete and wholehearted fidelity
• n  a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose
• n  a message that makes a pledge
• n  a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
• n  the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

• I admire Bono's dedication and his willingness to make decisions.
• With a feisty dedication to the truth, Yoani Snchez's activities bode well for the future of her country.
• The dedication he has given to boxing, he should show the same dedication to politics.

• commitment
• inscription
• allegiance
• loyalty

News & Articles

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• DiLoreto School Dedication Scheduled For June 13
  Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is scheduled to be in the city Thursday morning for the dedication of the $10 million expansion of the DiLoreto Magnet School.        
  June 12, 2013 - Hartford Courant
• Officials hold dedication ceremony for center at Liberty Gardens
  ROME—A dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday to officially name the community center at Liberty Gardens the Edward W. Corr Community Center, which is part of a $13.4 million project.
  June 11, 2013 - Rome Observer
• Gazette.Net: Silver Spring elementary school dedication draws former educator
  A dedication ceremony was held Monday for the Flora M. Singer Elementary School, named in honor of a longtime Montgomery County educator and Holocaust survivor who died in 2009. Taking part in the ceremonial ribbon cutting were (from left) U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Dist. 8); U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D); Jack Singer, husband of Flora Singer; Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett; Sandy ...
  June 11, 2013 - Gazette.net

Quotes

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• Stephen Harper in Globe and Mail
  But, in a statement, he said: "David Johnston represents the best of Canada. He represents hard work, dedication, public service and humility. I am confident he will continue to embody these traits in his new role as the Crown's representative in...
• Barack Obama in USA Today
  To see young people like this who are doing such excellent work, with so much dedication ...... it makes you feel good about the country,Obama said.
• David Cameron in ABC Online
  It is a moment, I think, for the whole country to reflect on the incredible service and sacrifice and dedication that our armed services give,he said. "We are paying a high price for keeping our country safe."