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alteration

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


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The diversity of those compounds provides further evidence that the Hillsborough material experienced more extensive alteration by water than most other CM-type meteorites.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 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

Meanwhile Coparmex, an association of business owners, said the sudden alteration would create uncertainty for employees and employers alike.

From BBC May 9, 2026

Among other counts, he’s charged with conspiracy and “destruction, alteration, or falsification” of government documents.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

Every passerby, every motorcar, every alteration in stance caught their attention and was commented on.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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

Springboks took advantage of the alterations when another loose kick was worked to wing Williams who sprinted away for the bonus-point try.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Canadian construction advanced for the first time in five months, helped by a rise in residential building, with increased activity in alterations and improvements and in the construction of multi-unit homes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Many of these alterations repeatedly appeared in the same five cancer driver genes, suggesting that microglia were accumulating mutations in a specific set of genes.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

It belonged to itself now, and cared not at all how I felt about these strange alterations, about whether I wanted to stop being a child, and become something else.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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