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alteration

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


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Is Julia’s changing perception a result of some fundamental alteration in her husband?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

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

The diversity of those compounds provides further evidence that the Hillsborough material experienced more extensive alteration by water than most other CM-type meteorites.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026

The punt slipped downstream smoothly, without any alteration of the speed which it had gained within a few yards of leaving the bank.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

This included growth in residential building in July, driven by a rise in home alterations and improvements as well as new construction of most dwelling types.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

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

They nodded at him and with slight alterations in posture included him in their circle.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson


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