devise

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Among other things, students devise lifestyles, budgets and investing strategies for several phases of adulthood—especially between ages 18 and 35.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Though the platform helped TerraSafe devise promising candidates, the company decided to end the effort to save money and focus on its main product line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 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

If the offense is to generate more points, he needs to devise a new scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

I had to devise a training program for Richard Parker.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel