devise

Example Sentences

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Europe on its own can neither devise nor implement a plan for the territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

In the soundtrack of his youth, Walter Thompson-Hernández and his friends liked to devise a game of escape.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

He suggested the U.S. could devise a scrapping system whereby shadow fleet operators pay a penalty to the U.S. government and the government puts conditions on the use of funds from the sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Elevating one internal candidate also could spark an exodus by the others, putting pressure on the board to devise ways to retain Disney’s accomplished runners-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

“In the execution of our duty, we try to treat each situation as unique and devise a plan that protects the safety of others and our own officers.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro