devolving
- present participle of devolve.
Example Sentences
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Delivering growth and devolving power to regional communities are also expected to feature.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The new Labour leader also outlined his plan for devolving power away from Westminster to the regions and said would be a leader for all parts of the country.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
“I am appalled,” Smokey Robinson told the Daily Mail in a phone call Wednesday before reportedly devolving into mumbles about being contacted at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2025
Are there any other duties devolving upon Virginian housekeepers besides 'washing up things?'
From A Man of Honor by Eggleston, George Cary
