Answer: Derive
Explanation:
In this sentence the incorrect verb is derives and the correct one is derive.
Derive is considering transitional verb and the meaning of it is, for example, to receive or to take something from some source which in this case is correct since in sentence we have that something is derived from the source, in this case, hand-operated devices and other.
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A supreme court decision is only fair if it is in accordance with the laws defended by the federal constitution and if it promotes greater good, peace and social harmony. The supreme court must always act justly and therefore, its decisions must always follow the law in force in the country. If the laws are complied with, the decision is fair, even if it does not seem and it benefits a guilty individual.
Your answer will be "Its" because it's means it is, and "it is been a long time since i've seen him" does not make sense
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