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alteration

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


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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

Eukaryotic microfossils have endured billions of years of geological alteration and degradation, making already tiny remains even harder to detect.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 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

Books, also, were recalled and rewritten again and again, and were invariably reissued without any admission that any alteration had been made.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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

The debate as to whether there should have been alterations to the leadership after the Ashes has become a moot point, because England have nevertheless ended in a post-Bazball era.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 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

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

I thought perhaps the alterations had disturbed some old associations he valued.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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