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devotion to vs devotion in

Both 'devotion to' and 'devotion in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Devotion to' is used to indicate the object of one's devotion, while 'devotion in' is used to describe the state or quality of being devoted within a particular context.

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devotion to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'devotion to' when indicating the object of one's devotion, such as 'devotion to a cause' or 'devotion to a person.'

Examples:

She showed great devotion to her family.
His devotion to his work is admirable.
The soldiers had unwavering devotion to their country.
I pledge my devotion to you.
Her devotion to the environment is evident in her actions.

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Your childish devotion to the Catholic Church always concerned me.
The same person who'd be able to witness first-hand her devotion to Rod Garrett.
We will miss Brandy's beauty, her devotion to a healthy lifestyle.
An abiding devotion to a cause that cannot be satisfied with a simple promise.
This absurd devotion to your lunatic family.
You clearly have no devotion to your son.
Your devotion to the king is most impressive.
I respect your devotion to animals.
But you swore eternal devotion to him.
His devotion to her is absolutely pathological.
Three mistresses, five children, and a most fervent devotion to bullfighting.
It's this excessive devotion to children.
The same person who'd be able to witness first-hand her devotion to Rod Garrett.
You have a lot more to look out for than your devotion to a fallen horse.
A chosen devotion to another person or an intangible ideal.
Grayson, I admire your devotion to Deb - I really do.
You've always known that I doubted your devotion to my son.
Her beauty matched only by her devotion to her king.
Tell me... your devotion to Whitehall...
Your devotion to your master is admirable, But it will not save you.

Alternatives:

dedication to
loyalty to
commitment to
allegiance to
affection for

devotion in

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

Use 'devotion in' to describe the state or quality of being devoted within a particular context, such as 'devotion in prayer' or 'devotion in service.'

Examples:

She found great devotion in her religious practices.
His devotion in his work is evident to all.
The students showed devotion in their studies.
There is a sense of devotion in the way she cares for her patients.
He displayed unwavering devotion in his volunteer work.

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I will not compromise the fundamental tenets of my devotion in order to preserve it.
Never seen such devotion in a man his age.
He's searching for his former master... but I've never seen such devotion in a droid.
Mr President, Commissioner, I would have expected you to reply with honesty that the austerity programme, the memorandum being applied with religious devotion in Greece, has been a total failure.
Perhaps it'd inspire you to find devotion in what you do for a living one day.
Dear Maestro Paganini. In deepest devotion in front of your genius as the most outstanding musicians of our time I want you herewith an invitation the Royal Opera in Covent Garden in London express.

Alternatives:

dedication in
commitment in
loyalty in
passion in
enthusiasm in

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