devising

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Barton builds up Mozart’s role, with emphasis on his home life, which he fills with discord and challenges of his own devising.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Before the war, Khamenei reportedly tasked Larijani with devising a plan to ensure that the Islamic Republic would survive a major attack by Israel and the US, including the assassination of its leadership.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

The official was reported to have been involved in devising Japan's security policy.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

Fat, kindly Dr. Cuevas attempted to treat her with pills of his own devising, with vitamins in syrup and throat swabbings with borax honey, but all to no apparent effect.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende