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modification

[mod-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌmɒd ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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This model of physicochemical modification could improve scientists' understanding of how oceanic plates develop and how large volcanic provinces reshape Earth's interior.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

"This doesn't preclude some relatively minor modification of the fiscal rules to allow somewhat more borrowing for investment, but not for current spending," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

The HSE said that the hazards arising from this modification had "not been properly identified or managed".

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The companies also benefit from contracts that bring new revenue with each modification.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

He hoped, however, to save the situation by a modification suggested by his colleague Verner Schomaker.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

The findings instead point toward an epigenetic process involving histone modifications.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

LA28 said in a statement it is focused on building upon UCLA’s existing accessibility foundation while exploring additional modifications and services to support Paralympic athletes and team officials, such as temporary ramps and modified restrooms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Armed with the workout, sleep and other biometric data Flieller collects with fitness trackers, Anthropic’s Claude model suggests workout modifications.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The device features a privacy recording light to notify wearers when it’s recording, but modifications available all over the internet allow users to sidestep it.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

In his correspondence with the boatbuilder, he threatened to buy his equipment from an English supplier, demanded price concessions, and insisted on design modifications if he were to buy.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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