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devolve on::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | depend on, depend upon, hinge on, hinge upon, ride, turn on |
| Has types | build on, build upon, repose on, rest on |
Examples of devolve on
devolve on
What blame there is conveniently seems set to devolve on a deceased politician.
From the guardian.co.uk
After Rahul, if he does not have children the mantle of leadership will devolve on Priyanka's children.
From the economist.com
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the said office shall devolve on the Vice President.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Disputes between mining and forestry companies and landowner groups often devolve on the issue of whether the companies entered into contractual relations for the use of land with the true owners.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In case of the inability of the President to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the said powers and duties shall devolve on the Vice President, until the inability be removed.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Notre Dame has too much on the line to allow this to devolve into a trap game.
From the bostonherald.com
The agreement also contained commitments to devolve more responsibility on fishing policy to EU regions.
From the independent.co.uk
We spend hours debating it internally on Yammer, although mostly we devolve into personal attacks.
From the techcrunch.com
Instead of allowing town-hall meetings to devolve into angry sessions on health care reform, why not redirect this energy to solve more localized problems?
From the washingtontimes.com
