The usage derives from the idea that the importance or the veneration of such a religious figure has been "exaggerated".

This usage may derive from the fact that soldier workmen carried dirt in baskets to the designated spot, then poured the dirt out.

This usage derived from the development of indicator diagrams which were used to estimate the performance of a steam engine.

This usage derives from the recessive trait that causes an occasional black lamb to be born into an entirely white flock.

The current usage of the term naturalism "derives from debates in America in the first half of the last century.

The subsequent usages derive from the watch, not the cartoon character.

This usage derives from the original shape of the egg-and-meat quenelle.

The usage derives from the tradition of having the bow rower's oar be on the starboard or right side of the boat.

The usage derives from the tradition of having the stroke rower's oar be on the port side of the boat.

This usage may derive from misunderstanding the common expression describing a dog as "growling and snarling".