alteration
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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
About 67% of mammal species and 41% of bird species responded to the combination of human presence and landscape alteration by reducing the amount of habitat they used.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
If Meta did enact such changes, it would mark a significant alteration to the experience of its platforms.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 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
I imagined Mom’s I-told-you-so look as I filled in my dress-code violation: disruptive physical alteration.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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
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
The team is also confirming any alterations that may have been made to the painting over the last 250 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
“It’s a shame Cinna said no alterations on you.”
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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