devising
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Barton builds up Mozart’s role, with emphasis on his home life, which he fills with discord and challenges of his own devising.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Before the war, Khamenei reportedly tasked Larijani with devising a plan to ensure that the Islamic Republic would survive a major attack by Israel and the US, including the assassination of its leadership.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
As a result, the company must set itself apart by devising new routes of drug delivery or dosing schedules that are more manageable for patients.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
Mother had been devising a series of job aptitude tests, and the desk by her bed was piled with pamphlets and magazines on psychology.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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