devise
Example Sentences
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A more expensive fiasco would be hard to devise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Mr. Powell would have struggled to devise a credible case for a rate cut from these data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
But the question of how we get there means everything, and all this straight-line script can devise in terms of motivation is to have characters give up creating fake drama.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Ozymandias, who previously worked in the local theater world, is focusing primarily on the Witch’s Cottage at the moment, helping to devise recipes and ensure the bakery can accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
I spent the entire walk trying to devise an excuse to escape family dinner so I could go to Diego’s barbecue.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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