devising

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Before the war, Khamenei reportedly tasked Larijani with devising a plan to ensure that the Islamic Republic would survive a major attack by Israel and the US, including the assassination of its leadership.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

As a result, the company must set itself apart by devising new routes of drug delivery or dosing schedules that are more manageable for patients.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Officials also are devising more modest options, which could include targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

I trudged behind my master, devising a way to earn six bolts of silk to buy my freedom and cursing Samir’s mustache to become a nest of lice.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri