amend

Example Sentences

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Legislators could amend the state Constitution to make sheriffs appointed instead of elected — the same as police chiefs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

They meant to raise the bar of what it would take to amend it and to get rid of it and to change it.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

EU member states and the European Parliament introduced the ban as part of the proposals to amend the bloc's comprehensive rules on AI.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Passengers with bookings on certain routes up to 15 March are being allowed to amend the date to fly on or before 29 March.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

I doubt that trying to amend the Constitution would actually succeed, but it may be valuable to aspire to it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker