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devolve

[dih-volv] / dɪˈvɒlv /
VERB
transfer
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They contended that Glass’s supposedly “altruistic” institution would devolve into a debt-making paper-money mill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

A big part of the denial is not realizing or admitting that you can continue to get sicker, that your health can devolve, the disease can and likely will get worse if left untreated.

From Salon • May 29, 2025

As it began to devolve into a debate over Rowan’s immediate future, Citra leaned in to him and whispered.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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