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alteration

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


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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

This alteration appears to make the protein excessively active, fueling harmful inflammation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

That dispute is settled, without major alteration to the Senate’s character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The boy hated Toby from the start, for reasons not unlike those that caused you to hate me when we first met in the alteration room.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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