devolution

Example Sentences

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Some liberal demands for new regulations go too far, too fast, Cantor contended, while conservatives blaming Silicon Valley Bank’s devolution on “woke policies” are “preposterous.”

From Washington Post

He became chief executive as the sun was setting on the last century and as the dawn was rising on the new chapter of devolution.

From BBC

In other words, the big prize of restoring devolution at Stormont in time for the big day may be slipping from their grasp unless the gloom around a potential protocol deal lifts soon.

From BBC

Opposition parties have claimed he was the "worst health secretary since devolution" and that he should be sacked rather than promoted.

From BBC

One can visually chart the devolution of these brachycephalic breeds simply by studying pictures of them from a century ago and comparing them to their present-day counterparts.

From Salon