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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

With time running out to save its star-crossed season, USC put itself in position for a statement-making Saturday, only to see that dream devolve into a nightmare in an 82-67 loss to No. 12 Nebraska.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Words devolve into letters, letters into unintelligible bumps.

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




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