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modification

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


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Previous research from the team found that HGF can undergo a chemical modification known as nitration.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

In implementing the law, the government further defined "harm" to include "significant habitat modification or degradation where it actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding or sheltering."

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

He ordered two new planes from Boeing in 2017, but they are still undergoing extensive military modification with the first not expected to be delivered until mid-2028, months before he leaves office.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

The HSE said that the hazards arising from this modification had "not been properly identified or managed".

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Such questions had already been raised in relation to the now-disbanded Snow White Project, also from Mirror Tech, which sought to improve IVF treatments through genetic modification.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

These modifications can influence whether genes are switched on or off.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

LA28 said in a statement it is focused on building upon UCLA’s existing accessibility foundation while exploring additional modifications and services to support Paralympic athletes and team officials, such as temporary ramps and modified restrooms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Armed with the workout, sleep and other biometric data Flieller collects with fitness trackers, Anthropic’s Claude model suggests workout modifications.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The device features a privacy recording light to notify wearers when it’s recording, but modifications available all over the internet allow users to sidestep it.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

Some children, however, require more extensive modifications to the curriculum in order to succeed.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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