alter
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A massive real estate development that would include more than 1,500 residences, dramatically transform three city blocks and alter the downtown Los Angeles skyline was approved Tuesday by the City Council.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Jenkins said he is offering more payment installment plans to people who want to lock in a trip but keep the option to alter it as prices change.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Researchers found that fibrolamellar tumors alter their surrounding environment in a way that prevents immune T cells from reaching the cancer.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
Still, while many of these incoming rookies will make millions regardless of where they are selected in the draft, dropping even a few spots can drastically alter their financial futures.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
“Manipulation of the right magic in the right way could alter the trajectory of fate magic ever so slightly, and cause far-reaching changes. Only fools can interact with fate magic directly, and only by accident.”
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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