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devolve

[dih-volv] / dɪˈvɒlv /
VERB
transfer
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They contended that Glass’s supposedly “altruistic” institution would devolve into a debt-making paper-money mill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

But, the frequent CNN debate guest promised, “The Weekend: Primetime” will not devolve into a “boxing match like some other shows.”

From Salon • May 2, 2025

There are no plans to devolve the Crown Estate.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

History cannot devolve into medical biography—but nor can it stand outside it.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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