alteration

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One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

During this search, they identified a small but potentially meaningful alteration in the MET gene.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

That last alteration, in 1990, followed a World Cup characterised by defensive football.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

She cites an alteration in the “tone of their correspondence,” pointing to “a declaration, a recognition, or more” that “changes everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

When sharps and flats are used, remember that the alteration is always from the scale of the chord root, not from the key signature.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones