alteration
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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
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
"The method captured not only the distinction between life and nonlife, but also degrees of preservation and alteration."
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Among other counts, he’s charged with conspiracy and “destruction, alteration, or falsification” of government documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Nothing could be more complete than the alteration that had taken place in my feelings since the night of the appearance of the dæmon.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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