devising

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Twenty years ago, founders proudly eschewed fashion and decorum, too busy writing code and devising a new world order to bother with pleasantries, like basic manners and French cuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The Lib Dems said the new Department for Growth would have responsibility for setting taxes, devising growth strategy, deciding on strategic national infrastructure projects and setting rules on public spending.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

“It really underscores the urgency with which our elected officials and policymakers should be devising ways of mitigating the economic harm that is occurring as a result of immigration enforcement actions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

A man who spent a lifetime devising iron bolts and locks understood the value of privacy.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan