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alteration

[awl-tuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɔl təˈreɪ ʃən /


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It did strike me as odd, however, that “Tony” is forged on a factual alteration that diverts Tony from the kitchen far too often — the movie’s cardinal sin.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

This alteration appears to make the protein excessively active, fueling harmful inflammation.

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

Eve Higgins replaces Nancy McGillivray, who is not involved in the matchday squad, at centre in the sole alteration from the 26-7 defeat against France in Clermont two weeks ago.

From BBC May 7, 2026

Among other counts, he’s charged with conspiracy and “destruction, alteration, or falsification” of government documents.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

Just like you hadn’t wanted to be in the alteration room of my family’s store all those years ago.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Over the years Universal has been required to make alterations to its attractions, such as replacing some live special effects in its “Waterworld” show with prerecorded digital tracks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The renovation also included some alterations to the lavish interiors of the Qatari royal family’s private plane.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

For women with BRCA1 gene alterations, those lifetime risks increase to 72% for breast cancer and 44% for ovarian.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Many of these alterations repeatedly appeared in the same five cancer driver genes, suggesting that microglia were accumulating mutations in a specific set of genes.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

Once cultures appeared, they never ceased to change and develop, and these unstoppable alterations are what we call ‘history’.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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