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alteration

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


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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

During this search, they identified a small but potentially meaningful alteration in the MET gene.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 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




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