alteration

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

That alteration came about as the deal for Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi had not been completed, so Guehi played alongside fellow England international Anderson.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Eukaryotic microfossils have endured billions of years of geological alteration and degradation, making already tiny remains even harder to detect.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 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

Even where the primitive notation used was crude or unclear, the same chants continued to be sung without significant alteration into the period when reliable notation did exist.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Naturally, Varnell, deemed out of touch, is resistant to the characterization and the alterations, and much of the comedy is mined from the contrast between the older and younger characters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 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

Together with other alterations, the project would double the size of an existing clubhouse and more than triple its seating capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

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

“These alterations must be made to the cellar. See to it, Juliet. To the letter.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer