alter
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Example Sentences
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Researchers led by UVA School of Medicine scientist Jie Sun, PhD, discovered that severe respiratory infections can alter immune cells in the lungs in ways that support tumor growth months or even years later.
From Science Daily
By understanding how bacterial metabolism drives this type of motion, scientists may be able to slow or stop it by altering environmental conditions such as pH or sugar levels.
From Science Daily
"It would take significant investment to alter refinery specifications," she says.
From BBC
But those closest to Arenas assure that his struggles this season have done nothing to alter his trajectory in the NBA.
From Los Angeles Times
It may actually alter how memories form and are recalled.
From Science Daily
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