devolve

Example Sentences

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That could cause a correction to devolve into a bear market.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The Welsh government cannot introduce the tax until the UK government agrees to devolve the necessary powers.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

The proposed legislation would devolve powers to local municipalities and counties to protect the ability of local ecosystems to exist, to flourish naturally, and to be restored when harmed.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

Words devolve into letters, letters into unintelligible bumps.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr