altering

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Studies suggest the cold blob influences atmospheric circulation by altering the path and speed of the jet stream that flows west to east across the continent.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Czar Peter initiated a forced Westernization campaign of Russian society, altering both secular and religious life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Whitewashing or altering them because of the sins of their subjects is out of the playbook of despots who erase history or twist it to suit modern-day needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

UK-sanctioned shadow fleet vessels have avoided the Channel since British troops intercepted the Smyrtos, with tracking data showing a number of sanctioned ships altering course to avoid the waterway in the aftermath of the operation.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

But I’d bought these jeans from the thrift store last week and had just finished altering them.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi