alteration
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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
During this search, they identified a small but potentially meaningful alteration in the MET gene.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
That last alteration, in 1990, followed a World Cup characterised by defensive football.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 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
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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