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Plotkin's epic drone guitar solos, in particular, take many of the songs to the next level; if kept low in the mix compared to the rhythms, the results on "Devolve" and "Rid" often have a soaring, unexpected kind of grace and power, confirming his well-deserved reputation on the instrument.
AvaxHome 2010
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Devolve simply means transferring the responsibility to states or local governments, away from the federal level.
You Know I’m Right Michelle Caruso-Cabrera 2010
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Devolve real authority to local (or possibly regional) government - give them the authority of a US State.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009
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New York mayor and businessman Mike Bloomberg says all deals should be scrutinized but he hopes that the discussion won't, "Devolve into the kinds of demagogic attacks that would cost jobs."
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Either the President must do it himself, and be all the while active in it, or Devolve it on some member of his Cabinet.
Complete Project Gutenberg Abraham Lincoln Writings Abraham Lincoln 1837
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Either the President must do it himself, and be all the while active in it, or Devolve it on some member of his Cabinet.
The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862 Abraham Lincoln 1837
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Devolve power from Whitehall, leave the big state behind, elect mayors with powers over policing, abolish the Department for Communities and Local Government.
The Guardian World News Michael Meacher 2011
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- Devolve authority in the district to the individual schools.
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- Devolve authority in the district to the individual schools.
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Devolve local affairs to locally-elected bodies as appropriate.
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