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Little did they know it would turn into a four-year saga that would cost them tens of thousands of dollars and devolve into a legal battle between their insurance company and the contractor’s.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

Swinney also said he wanted Burnham to devolve energy and economic powers to Scotland.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Two other officials familiar with the dinner said it was very cordial and their leaders breathed a major sigh of relief after it was over that it didn’t devolve into a shouting match.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Speaking at a speech in Manchester last week, Burnham promised to devolve "deeper down" in Wales.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

The arguments over Bailey’s future began early and occur frequently, though at this point they often devolve into repetitive phrases and tense silences.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

It’s also a send-up of legal procedurals, with Lincoln’s cases including a fight over who’s the real Santa Claus and a custody battle that devolves into a theological debate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

Mrs. Irani’s advice is well-meaning and even inspirational, but sometimes she devolves into cliché and therapy-speak.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Her first date with Henry quickly devolves into a living nightmare — and not just the kind where you find out that the person sitting across from you is, like, really into deadlifting.

From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2025

Social media devolves into an echo chamber of torches and parading pitchforks, all aimed at Frankenstein’s monster.

From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024

“I can’t believe…” Her stammering devolves into sobs as Dad wraps both arms around her shoulders.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

In a report last year, external, the Centre for Cities think tank advocated a devolved authority for the Glasgow City region which would "match policymaking and powers to the city-region's economy".

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Ministers will be expected to justify why powers should remain in Whitehall rather than being devolved, under a "local first" principle.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

On day one, Mr. Burnham already axed Keir Starmer’s unpopular digital ID plan and promised a more devolved government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

It does not apply in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, where housing is a devolved matter.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Except it all kind of devolved into this sinkhole of gossip and bad poetry and misspelled Bible quotes.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

That case wouldn’t just go down as one of the most shameful moments in the court’s history; it was also the legal system’s most significant contribution in devolving the country into the Civil War.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Delivering growth and devolving power to regional communities are also expected to feature.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

How has a band that’s been together for more than 50 years managed to remain a creative force without burning out, splitting up or devolving into little more than a human jukebox pumping out nostalgia?

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

But the movie itself isn’t exactly exploring new frontiers of fear, devolving instead into a familiar slasher-thriller with a climax of strained characterization and confusing spatial logic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

Arran died unmarried in March 1609, the title devolving on his nephew James, 2nd marquess of Hamilton.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various