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
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
The diversity of those compounds provides further evidence that the Hillsborough material experienced more extensive alteration by water than most other CM-type meteorites.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
I loved looking at patterns; each one with alteration ideas was a solid set of instructions packed with possibilities.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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Ordinarily, adaptations of classic novels—or movies—not only necessitate updates and alterations: They tell us why we’re here—why remake an oft-told tale, if there’s nothing new to say?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
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
Applications consider whether any alterations would preserve or enhance the area's character.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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
“I had to make some slight alterations because of the lighting,” says Cinna.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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