devolve

Example Sentences

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That could cause a correction to devolve into a bear market.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

With time running out to save its star-crossed season, USC put itself in position for a statement-making Saturday, only to see that dream devolve into a nightmare in an 82-67 loss to No. 12 Nebraska.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

The Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers’ sixth 20-point loss this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

"Plaid Cymru will devolve these powers to help drive down bills; improve consumer choice and accountability in the water market, and reduce pollution and improve water quality", the party's Delyth Jewell said.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

Words devolve into letters, letters into unintelligible bumps.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr