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

The Lib Dems said the new Department for Growth would have responsibility for setting taxes, devising growth strategy, deciding on strategic national infrastructure projects and setting rules on public spending.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

The official was reported to have been involved in devising Japan's security policy.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

When I see them again, they shall have taken new names of their own devising.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson