devolve
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But Aristotle, Polybius and Machiavelli in “Discourses on Livy” all warn the democracy has the tendency to devolve into “mob rule” or chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
That could cause a correction to devolve into a bear market.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
The UK and Welsh governments will consult jointly on plans to devolve powers to Wales to allow for a vacant land tax.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 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
“Spreading dissension and inciting to mutiny. Silver, you’re under arrest too, for failing to report to Toadflax this evening and causing your duty to devolve on a comrade. You’re both to come with me.”
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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