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alteration

[awl-tuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɔl təˈreɪ ʃən /


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Initially declared a success with "no visible alteration" to the 70-metre-long tapestry following its arrival, France last week said two broken threads were spotted during a full condition check.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

When contacted by the BBC, Dukes denied any alteration to its process.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

But in another alteration, Damon’s Odysseus fires an arrow into the already blinded Cyclops’ eye as he escapes, giving the monster’s father, Poseidon, a new reason to make his journey home miserable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

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

I loved looking at patterns; each one with alteration ideas was a solid set of instructions packed with possibilities.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

Most of these alterations are trivial, although one major change, coming near the end, is a very bad idea.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

The physical changes in the muscles were accompanied by alterations in proteins and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes that produce energy for muscle activity.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Together with other alterations, the project would double the size of an existing clubhouse and more than triple its seating capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

The National Trust said the walls were the "buried remains of monastery buildings including a cloister and various other buildings, as well as later Tudor alterations".

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

But now here it was, and with a few alterations, it would fit me perfectly.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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