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alteration

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


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Last week, a judge denied Singh’s request for alteration or revocation of bail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 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

It did strike me as odd, however, that “Tony” is forged on a factual alteration that diverts Tony from the kitchen far too often — the movie’s cardinal sin.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

He was also aware of a change in the class, a subtle alteration of mood and atmosphere.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

Applications consider whether any alterations would preserve or enhance the area's character.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

The documents stated the applications were for "alterations and repairs, new extensions, reversal of modern alterations, replacement windows and forming new doorways".

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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 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

As long as Homo erectus did not undergo further genetic alterations, its stone tools remained roughly the same—for close to 2 million years!

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari


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