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alteration

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


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CI meteorites are carbon-rich remnants of the early Solar System that have undergone relatively little alteration over billions of years.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

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

That alteration came about as the deal for Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi had not been completed, so Guehi played alongside fellow England international Anderson.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

"I am rather of the opinion," said Rabadash, "that it has come about by the alteration of the stars and the operation of natural causes."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis

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

Naturally, Varnell, deemed out of touch, is resistant to the characterization and the alterations, and much of the comedy is mined from the contrast between the older and younger characters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

You want somewhere that feels warm and personal but without spending a fortune changing a flat or house owned by someone else and making alterations that put a deposit at risk.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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

“You think it would do with these alterations, then?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott


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