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alteration

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


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CI meteorites are carbon-rich remnants of the early Solar System that have undergone relatively little alteration over billions of years.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Is Julia’s changing perception a result of some fundamental alteration in her husband?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

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

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

“Combining the melanoma cells with healthy rat skin cells to see if we can replicate the kind of alteration in the subject’s anatomy.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

Potential explanations include changes in gene activity or alterations in the immune system.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 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

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

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

“Or, I mean, often I’ll just buy vintage and do the alterations myself.”

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi


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