devolve

Example Sentences

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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 Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers’ sixth 20-point loss this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Finally, he called on the government to devolve powers to councils that would allow them to influence the affordability of private rents.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

Dad interrupted us before we could devolve into an argument.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram