devised

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Devised by American paediatric allergist Benjamin Feingold, the diet is extremely restrictive.

From Salon • May 28, 2024

Devised in collaboration with the National Center for Health Statistics, the survey asked four questions consistent with diagnoses of generalized anxiety and major depressive disorders.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2022

Devised in 1972 and used 27 times since, the leap second wreaks havoc with modern-day telecommunications, banking, and other networks.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 30, 2022

Devised by Reddit engineer Josh Wardle - to play with his partner, in lockdown - Wordle offers up just one hidden five-letter word each day.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022

Devised by French criminologist Alphonse Bertillon, the system required police to make a precise survey of the dimensions and physical peculiarities of suspects.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson