modify
Example Sentences
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Because the grantor retains the power to modify or dissolve them, the assets remain fully exposed to debts, lawsuits and bankruptcy claims.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
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
Russell said governing body the FIA had looked to modify the rule that led to those problems but said Ferrari were blocking it, without naming them.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
“I’ll modify that slightly. He has never been seen to eat or drink. Never! Do you understand the significance of the word? Not rarely, but never!”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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