alteration

Example Sentences

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One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Their analysis indicates that much of the iron was highly "weathered," meaning it had undergone extensive chemical alteration over time.

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

The White House post offered no disclaimer that the image had been edited, and it was not immediately clear whether the alteration was done using an AI tool or other photo editing software.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

She cites an alteration in the “tone of their correspondence,” pointing to “a declaration, a recognition, or more” that “changes everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The refreshment of alteration is welcome after the staleness of inactivity.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson