devolve
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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
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
"Plaid Cymru will devolve these powers to help drive down bills; improve consumer choice and accountability in the water market, and reduce pollution and improve water quality", the party's Delyth Jewell said.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025
Let him stay that way, the colonel decided vindictively, just to show him who was boss and to safeguard himself against any loss of dignity that might devolve from his acknowledging the omission.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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