alteration
Example Sentences
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This alteration doesn’t make the film’s action less compelling, merely PG-rated and all-ages friendly.
From Salon • May 17, 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
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
He was also aware of a change in the class, a subtle alteration of mood and atmosphere.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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