devising
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A juicy plot-thickener here: The three credit bureaus created and own VantageScore, devising it as a way to pay less for credit scores.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
After polling officials in 90 Florida cities and counties, researchers said the officials were already devising backup plans to put in effect if the amendment passes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The longtime dealmaker is credited with devising the playbook that helped make Kirkland & Ellis the biggest law firm in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Inspired by the sensibility of a tantalizingly idiosyncratic writer-performer, the play offered Greenspan the opportunity to star in a Greenspan-esque work not of his own devising.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Now when the rest said ‘Aye’ to this, I saw the power of destiny devising ill.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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