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

“If you take the visual away, it’s going to make you feel uneasy,” says Paul Millet, who devised the concept.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The Lula system I’d devised ended up working well enough, at least for the next few weeks.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly