altering
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The form of censorship that affected our book is in some ways more insidious, subtly altering the text in ways that most readers would never notice.
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2026
The former Board of Public Works member suggested that altering the five-member panel should have been its own item, saying, “The longer the paragraphs are, the fewer words the public will read.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Rather than simply illuminating a specimen, the laser interacts directly with the microscope's electron beam, altering its phase to increase image contrast.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
The companies leading the race to build artificial superintelligence describe the technology as a force that could reshape entire economies, create vast fortunes and dominate future warfare, potentially altering the geopolitical power balance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Lots of things happen around pageant season, but Mom altering dresses in the middle of our living room is not one of them.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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