alteration
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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
Alfonsi refused, arguing — correctly, as it turned out — that administration officials refused to appear on air and that any alteration would reflect poorly on the network.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
He was followed by Johnnie Voight, Cleve Goins, and Doc Ratteree but the order of their entry was subject to caprice and alteration.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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Ordinarily, adaptations of classic novels—or movies—not only necessitate updates and alterations: They tell us why we’re here—why remake an oft-told tale, if there’s nothing new to say?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Applications consider whether any alterations would preserve or enhance the area's character.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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
“But when the genetic manipulations began to take effect, the alterations had disastrous consequences. As it turns out, the attempt had resulted not in corrected genes, but in damaged ones,” David says.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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