alteration
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Meanwhile Coparmex, an association of business owners, said the sudden alteration would create uncertainty for employees and employers alike.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Among other counts, he’s charged with conspiracy and “destruction, alteration, or falsification” of government documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The company is paying for overtime for its more than 3,000 alteration specialists as needed to meet the demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 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 alteration — for example "flat five" or "sharp nine" — is listed in the chord symbol.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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