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But the mics also picked up reporters chatting, and embarrassing comments went beyond their frequent use of the hyper-localized and outdated NorCal modifier “hella.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

These genes are known as epigenetic modifier genes because they influence gene activity by adding chemical groups to DNA and altering its structure.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 7, 2026

“Recycled is a positive modifier in most contexts but that isn’t necessarily the case when it comes to gold or silver,” she said.

From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2024

We also discovered modifier genes that encode for some proteins that help repair damaged DNA.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2023

Laurie had to have a quart of fresh milk every day and the milk modifier was expensive.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

He seldom refers to coal without the modifiers “clean” and “beautiful.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

At the same time, management described customization as a $1 billion-a-year business, built on high-margin modifiers such as cold foam, milk alternatives, and protein add-ins that allow customers to personalize nearly every beverage.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

The new findings lay the foundation for a comprehensive investigation of the role of METTL16 in health and disease and are a step closer towards the development of therapeutic agents targeting such RNA modifiers.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024

“We have found a number of so-called modifiers among the European population, and these are targets for new drugs,” said Dr. Cristina Sampaio, CHDI’s chief medical officer.

From New York Times ● May 23, 2023

The problem with dangling modifiers is that their subjects are inherently ambiguous and sometimes a sentence will inadvertently attract a reader to the wrong choice.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker