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modify

[mod-uh-fahy] / ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ /




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Geoengineering experiments to reduce the Earth’s temperature with aerosols and modify ocean acidity are gathering pace.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of China’s leading models are open-source—meaning they are free for users to download and modify.

From The Wall Street Journal

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale, which signifies strong shaking.

From Los Angeles Times

Some even offer a free loan-rate amendment, which brings down your interest rate without modifying any other parts of the mortgage.

From MarketWatch

Another wave of change hit shelves beginning around 2010 as more consumers started to hunt for organic foods and those free from allergens, gluten and genetically modified organisms, according to Mintel’s Dornblaser.

From The Wall Street Journal