devise

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What if they devise a not-entirely unfraudulent workaround?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But the question of how we get there means everything, and all this straight-line script can devise in terms of motivation is to have characters give up creating fake drama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Ozymandias, who previously worked in the local theater world, is focusing primarily on the Witch’s Cottage at the moment, helping to devise recipes and ensure the bakery can accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

If the offense is to generate more points, he needs to devise a new scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

“You know the inner workings of the house. All you have to do is break down the variables and devise a scheme. For example, who’s inside right now?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti