devising
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Defenders have to test and install the software patches, while hackers study the patches as a guide to find new vulnerabilities, looking to see what has changed and then devising ways of attacking those areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
After polling officials in 90 Florida cities and counties, researchers said the officials were already devising backup plans to put in effect if the amendment passes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The ChatGPT maker said Tuesday that its internal testing had determined that the forthcoming model, called Astra, is capable of devising and executing novel cyberattacks against difficult targets with only limited human input.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Inspired by the sensibility of a tantalizingly idiosyncratic writer-performer, the play offered Greenspan the opportunity to star in a Greenspan-esque work not of his own devising.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Shadow became aware that they were not following the path through the rooms intended for tourists, but seemed to be following a different route of Wednesday’s own devising.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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