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transformation

[trans-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌtræns fərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Any large-scale transformation of the planet could permanently erase parts of its natural history, limiting future opportunities to study Mars in its original state.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

"The union looks forward to working with him to bring about the transformation so desperately needed for the UK and the emphasis on Labour values," she said.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Mr. Das argued that China’s embrace of the principle of merit—in both education and leadership selection—played a large role in the country’s transformation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

"We must act now to turn this transformation into an opportunity," she added.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Hooke, Glanvill, Hobbes, Power and Wallis were participants in this transformation; but their understanding of what was taking place was shared by well-informed bystanders.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

“Like previous technological transformations, AI will reduce opportunities for some jobs and create more opportunities for new ones,” said Bill Adams, chief economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank.

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

In addition to revealing new details about how these transformations occur, the newly created material displays unusual optical behavior that could eventually be useful for quantum computing and other quantum information technologies.

From Science Daily May 30, 2026

The transformations they are engineering will touch every human being; the decisions about how to engineer them will be made by very few.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

Such alchemistic transformations have led to many erroneous reports, for if a chemist, knowing aldrin has been applied, tests for it he will be deceived into thinking all residues have been dissipated.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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