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But the movie itself isn’t exactly exploring new frontiers of fear, devolving instead into a familiar slasher-thriller with a climax of strained characterization and confusing spatial logic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But he demonstrated Wednesday that his leadership remains intact—and strong enough to prevent tension in the Fed’s dual mandate from devolving into deleterious tension within the committee.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

For anyone paying the slightest attention, it’s clear our global society is quickly devolving, reverting back to a time before antibiotics and widespread sanitation.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

One of the smart tweaks Bong has made to Ashton’s book is devolving the character from an everyman into a passive stooge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Are there any other duties devolving upon Virginian housekeepers besides 'washing up things?'

From A Man of Honor by Eggleston, George Cary