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alteration

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


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Last week, a judge denied Singh’s request for alteration or revocation of bail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Bennu is considered an exceptionally primitive asteroid because its material formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago and has experienced relatively little chemical alteration since then.

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

She led me to the service staircase, down past the alteration room, into the boiler room.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

Ditto the flagship hybrid’s list of equipment, with a few alterations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Applications consider whether any alterations would preserve or enhance the area's character.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Naturally, Varnell, deemed out of touch, is resistant to the characterization and the alterations, and much of the comedy is mined from the contrast between the older and younger characters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

"We cannot have beauty alterations done like this. So exposed. So out in the open."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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