devised

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U.S. special operations forces have devised plans for seizing the nuclear weapons, facilities, and materials of many hostile or turbulent countries.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, policy uncertainty remains unusually high, according to an index based on news articles devised by three academics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It was first devised and walked by the legendary fell-walker Alfred Wainwright more than 50 years ago.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Pace told Ebert that she had devised a five-year plan for breaking into film, and had won the role just two weeks before her self-imposed deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Addressing the jurors as “gentlemen,” he insisted, “I never devised a scheme to have Roan killed. I also never desired his death.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann