alter
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Example Sentences
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These processes gradually break down rock and alter its surface.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
"But that does not alter the fact that I remain convinced that the Americans are important partners for us -– our most important partners in the North Atlantic alliance," Merz said.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
"This suggests that abdominal pressure can rapidly and significantly alter the position of the brain within the skull."
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
The nation’s second-largest school system, with close to 400,000 students, faces evolving challenges and uncertainties that could alter the direction of the district for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Music is powerful, and music has the power to change people emotionally or alter the mood of room with just a few simple notes or beats.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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