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The phrase "not devote" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used in the negative form to indicate a lack of dedication or commitment to something. Example: Despite my best intentions, I could not devote enough time to studying for the exam.
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He did not devote a single question to the matter of Ms. Cook's international experience.
Why not devote that energy to transforming cookie-cutter developer homes?
He also likes to cook eggs; why not devote a section of the menu to them?
Even this outlet, the Guardian, did not devote a full article to the extinction.
Under IRS rules, such organizations may not devote a substantial part of their work to lobbying.
In fact, the networks did not devote much time to covering those.
The work on the doors lasted until 1424, but Ghiberti did not devote himself to this alone.
Top players occasionally create studies, but they usually do not devote a lot of time to them.
He "does not devote enough time to tennis to realize his potential, does not think on the court, and chokes".
However, he stated that, between running SpaceX and Tesla, he could not devote time to the Hyperloop's development.
Students should be careful, however too not devote so much time to outside activities that their grades suffer.
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