Device
Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Both words in one sentence
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In the end, it turns out he should have let them take it - the machine was nothing but a device for ordering.
Source: Shockingly Expensive Bill -
Hoist by His Own Petard: Major Christopher uses a hypnotic transmission device to assume direct control of the Scarlet Twins, ordering them to destroy the world.
- When he later realises he forgot to send it and breaks down in tears, Brain finally snaps and snatches away his "stupid letter", ordering him to see to his device.
Source: Jerkass Realization
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