Sentence examples for competent to devote from inspiring English sources

And when they are as large as possible, he ought to be competent to devote himself to them by virtue of his courage and intelligence, and to fill him with whatever he may have an appetite for at the time" (491e-492a).

Creating an honest, competent government, devoted to the well-being of its people, is the best way to persuade all Ukrainians that they are better off without the kleptocrats and, incidentally, to show that the West is still a force for good.

"He looks competent to me".

Is Mr. Holmes competent to stand trial?

The writing ranges from competent to incomprehensible.

I am not competent to do so".

Was Thomas competent to stand trial?

He's competent to make that decision.

He was followed by a whole generation of competent engravers who were devoted solely to reproduction.

The self-portrait he draws is that of a domesticated Gen X male, competent in the kitchen and devoted to sharing child-rearing duties with his wife, and at the same time a guy who believes that "the business of being a man" involves giving "the appearance of competence" and a fair amount of "faking it".

I devote myself to this country.