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alteration

[awl-tuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɔl təˈreɪ ʃən /


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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

Alfonsi refused, arguing — correctly, as it turned out — that administration officials refused to appear on air and that any alteration would reflect poorly on the network.

From Salon Jun. 1, 2026

The visual alteration was not brilliant – the influencer has to cover the bottom of his chin to hide his beard – but it was clearly enough to fool the retired teacher.

From BBC May 15, 2026

That dispute is settled, without major alteration to the Senate’s character.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

Just like you hadn’t wanted to be in the alteration room of my family’s store all those years ago.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Springboks took advantage of the alterations when another loose kick was worked to wing Williams who sprinted away for the bonus-point try.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

The renovation also included some alterations to the lavish interiors of the Qatari royal family’s private plane.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

For women with BRCA1 gene alterations, those lifetime risks increase to 72% for breast cancer and 44% for ovarian.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Experimental validation and whole-body analyses in worms helped reveal a direct link between gradual molecular alterations and broader aging processes.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

"We cannot have beauty alterations done like this. So exposed. So out in the open."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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