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alteration

[awl-tuh-rey-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

That alteration came about as the deal for Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi had not been completed, so Guehi played alongside fellow England international Anderson.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

But in another alteration, Damon’s Odysseus fires an arrow into the already blinded Cyclops’ eye as he escapes, giving the monster’s father, Poseidon, a new reason to make his journey home miserable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Alfonsi refused, arguing — correctly, as it turned out — that administration officials refused to appear on air and that any alteration would reflect poorly on the network.

From Salon Jun. 1, 2026

The metabolic alteration produced a profound genetic alteration in a cell.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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

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

There will be temporary alterations to some bus stops and pick-up points around City Hall.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

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

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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