alteration
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They were similar to amino acids previously detected in CM2 chondrites that experienced more moderate water alteration.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
This alteration doesn’t make the film’s action less compelling, merely PG-rated and all-ages friendly.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
The visual alteration was not brilliant – the influencer has to cover the bottom of his chin to hide his beard – but it was clearly enough to fool the retired teacher.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
"The method captured not only the distinction between life and nonlife, but also degrees of preservation and alteration."
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
The change proceeded by stages, each of which involved just a small alteration in daily life.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
You want somewhere that feels warm and personal but without spending a fortune changing a flat or house owned by someone else and making alterations that put a deposit at risk.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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
His alterations produced mixed results, in some places accelerating the flow too sharply and in others increasing the risk of flooding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Castillo, at a hearing earlier this year, said she understands the concept of gene-editing animals for health reasons, but doesn’t want to see the alterations for cosmetic reasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Once cultures appeared, they never ceased to change and develop, and these unstoppable alterations are what we call ‘history’.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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