modify

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According to Blumenthal, roughly 80% to 90% of cardiovascular disease is linked, at least in part, to factors people can modify, making lifestyle changes a critical first step.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Open models, which are free to download and modify, offer customizability and lower costs for businesses like Capital One.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

As Barron’s has written, while China’s best AI generally remains several months behind the leading U.S. models, Chinese developers have gained a substantial foothold in the market by offering open-source models that users can modify.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

"As we modify natural systems, we can expect changes in how sediment is stored in river basins and along coastlines and continental shelves," Professor Kirkland said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Most such tailor-made systems modify existing alphabets, though some instead design syllabaries.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond