alteration
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Last week, a judge denied Singh’s request for alteration or revocation of bail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
CI meteorites are carbon-rich remnants of the early Solar System that have undergone relatively little alteration over billions of years.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Is Julia’s changing perception a result of some fundamental alteration in her husband?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Initially declared a success with "no visible alteration" to the 70-metre-long tapestry following its arrival, France last week said two broken threads were spotted during a full condition check.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The refreshment of alteration is welcome after the staleness of inactivity.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
Ditto the flagship hybrid’s list of equipment, with a few alterations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The physical changes in the muscles were accompanied by alterations in proteins and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes that produce energy for muscle activity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
His alterations produced mixed results, in some places accelerating the flow too sharply and in others increasing the risk of flooding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Castillo, at a hearing earlier this year, said she understands the concept of gene-editing animals for health reasons, but doesn’t want to see the alterations for cosmetic reasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The facade of the house underwent no alterations.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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