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devolve

verb as in transfer

Strong matches

verb as in deteriorate

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Scotland and Wales have their own land and transaction taxes overseen by the devolved administrations.

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In many instances, Bondi’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee devolved into personal attacks against Democrats, who expressed dismay at their inability to get her to answer their inquiries.

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The corpses proved to be insufficient surrogates for Gein, who later devolved into murdering middle-aged women who reminded him of his mother.

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Ending the fear that our justice system is devolving into secrecy and lawlessness will reduce tension, and the potential for violence.

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Robinson will again express support for being part of Northern Ireland's devolved government, saying "things happen" when DUP ministers hold office.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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