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modification

[mod-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌmɒd ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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“The sooner we snap out of our distaste for genetic modification, the better.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The legislation calls for funding focused on high-income tax evasion, technology operations support, systems modification, and free taxpayer assistance.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Once a bike crosses those thresholds through design or modification it is treated as an e-motorcycle and subject to the same requirements as a traditional motorcycle: a valid license, registration, insurance and a license plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

As part of the new amendments, intelligence agencies such as the National Security Agency would also not be able to use OpenAI's system without a "follow-on modification" to the contract.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The first came from Delbriick, saying that Linus had just given a seminar during which he described a modification of his DNA structure.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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