alteration
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Initially declared a success with "no visible alteration" to the 70-metre-long tapestry following its arrival, France last week said two broken threads were spotted during a full condition check.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
About 67% of mammal species and 41% of bird species responded to the combination of human presence and landscape alteration by reducing the amount of habitat they used.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
But in another alteration, Damon’s Odysseus fires an arrow into the already blinded Cyclops’ eye as he escapes, giving the monster’s father, Poseidon, a new reason to make his journey home miserable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
He said if the government thought the humble address was "too broad as drafted and needs to be refined", ministers must seek "consent for any alteration" from MPs.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
"I am rather of the opinion," said Rabadash, "that it has come about by the alteration of the stars and the operation of natural causes."
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
The documents stated the applications were for "alterations and repairs, new extensions, reversal of modern alterations, replacement windows and forming new doorways".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The physical changes in the muscles were accompanied by alterations in proteins and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes that produce energy for muscle activity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
His alterations produced mixed results, in some places accelerating the flow too sharply and in others increasing the risk of flooding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The team is also confirming any alterations that may have been made to the painting over the last 250 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
While Mr. Rochester and the other gentlemen directed these alterations, the ladies were running up and down stairs ringing for their maids.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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