devise

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Ozymandias, who previously worked in the local theater world, is focusing primarily on the Witch’s Cottage at the moment, helping to devise recipes and ensure the bakery can accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

It didn’t take him long to devise a solution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Elevating one internal candidate also could spark an exodus by the others, putting pressure on the board to devise ways to retain Disney’s accomplished runners-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

He also created Write Start: The Sam Heughan Creative Commission, an annual award at RCS to encourage students to devise new work.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

He was made the sole trustee, charged with investing the money in the best and most profitable way he could devise.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady