devolve

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Now the venture has devolved into bickering between defense companies Airbus and Dassault Aviation—and between Berlin and Paris—over who gets to lead its development, with all sides now questioning its future.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scotland has used its devolved powers to set up a distinct tax system, which helps fund a more generous social security support and free university education.

From BBC

The episode begins with the host asking him to comment on US "discourse", which he says "has devolved to a level of cruelty that we haven't seen before".

From BBC

The UK and Welsh governments will consult jointly on plans to devolve powers to Wales to allow for a vacant land tax.

From BBC

Then there are the Scottish and Welsh devolved elections, and English local elections, in May.

From BBC