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

A big part of the denial is not realizing or admitting that you can continue to get sicker, that your health can devolve, the disease can and likely will get worse if left untreated.

From Salon • May 29, 2025

It’s been getting tiresome of late to watch grown men devolve for laughs, which makes actor-turned-writer-director Michael Angarano’s old-pals-in-crisis comedy “Sacramento” a bittersweet kick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

As it began to devolve into a debate over Rowan’s immediate future, Citra leaned in to him and whispered.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman