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modification

[mod-uh-fi-kay-shuhn] / ˌmɒd ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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In addition to the F-35s themselves, the agreement also covers "initial spares, 10 years of modification kits and sustainment, and international customer orders," Lockheed said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

This modification was designed to recruit and stimulate nearby immune cells, including T cells, which can help mount a stronger attack against cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

That modification reduced RNA's tendency to form condensates and also changed whether the resulting structures remained fluid or transitioned into a gel-like state.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

The MPs also suggested that online marketplaces be held accountable for unsafe products such as the modification kits that are sold on their platforms.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

The pump is a modification of Savery’s engine, with a float introduced to separate the steam from the water being pumped.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

SoftBank said it took a $2.85 billion loss on the non-refundable payments to secure capacity, and another $880 million hit related to contract modifications and settlements.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Let’s see how it works, and let’s do it on a basis that we can make alterations, we can make modifications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Those modifications cause the histones to loosen their grip on DNA, opening up access for transcription factors that are needed to turn genes on.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Self-expression is such an important part of living your truth as a trans person,” she says, so “it’s only right to see body modifications being available safely in a place like this.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Thus only minor modifications were necessary in our backbone configuration.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson


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