devised
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Rantzen also devised and presented Hearts of Gold, a programme that celebrated previously unknown people who had been responsible for good deeds.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Costume designer Colleen Atwood devised the ensemble, while Ed Cubberly created the famous fiberglass muzzle, deliberately leaving it uncoated to evoke the look of dried, taut skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
He devised policy recommendations “for Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction” as a visiting fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation, his LinkedIn profile says.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
"In this war, solutions devised during the Cold War will not work, nor will ideas developed over the past decade prove effective," he said, referring to naming-and-shaming tactics as one example.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
He devised a strategy that he believed would not only allay suspicions but also reduce the costs of construction.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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