From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... devote himself
to his chosen field rather ...
12&12 p.150,
Tradition Five
Every doctor concerned would at times wish he could devote himself to his chosen field rather than work only with the group.
2.
... devote themselves
solely to the relief of ...
12&12 p.150,
Tradition Five
But once these men had hit upon a cure, once it became apparent that only
by their united effort
could this be accomplished, then all of them
would feel bound to devote themselves solely to the relief of cancer.
3.
... devote themselves
to any number of ideas, ...
12&12 p.120,
Step Twelve
In partnership with others -- women and men -- they can devote themselves to any number of ideas, people, and constructive projects.
4.
... devote themselves
to attempting to rule their ...
12&12 p.43,
Step Four
We have also seen men and women who go power-mad, who devote themselves to attempting to rule their fellows.
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