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alteration

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


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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

This alteration doesn’t make the film’s action less compelling, merely PG-rated and all-ages friendly.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Among other counts, he’s charged with conspiracy and “destruction, alteration, or falsification” of government documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The company is paying for overtime for its more than 3,000 alteration specialists as needed to meet the demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The change proceeded by stages, each of which involved just a small alteration in daily life.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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