devising

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Twenty years ago, founders proudly eschewed fashion and decorum, too busy writing code and devising a new world order to bother with pleasantries, like basic manners and French cuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The Lib Dems said the new Department for Growth would have responsibility for setting taxes, devising growth strategy, deciding on strategic national infrastructure projects and setting rules on public spending.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 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

They warmed the blood and the honey in the kettle called Odrerir, and did other things to it of their own devising.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman