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devolve
verb as in deteriorate
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Example Sentences
Their approach broke from the drawn-out, detail-driven pattern of traditional Middle East negotiations, which often devolved into zero-sum battles, analysts say.
Scotland and Wales have their own land and transaction taxes overseen by the devolved administrations.
In many instances, Bondi’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee devolved into personal attacks against Democrats, who expressed dismay at their inability to get her to answer their inquiries.
The corpses proved to be insufficient surrogates for Gein, who later devolved into murdering middle-aged women who reminded him of his mother.
Ending the fear that our justice system is devolving into secrecy and lawlessness will reduce tension, and the potential for violence.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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