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alteration

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


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But in another alteration, Damon’s Odysseus fires an arrow into the already blinded Cyclops’ eye as he escapes, giving the monster’s father, Poseidon, a new reason to make his journey home miserable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

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

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

This alteration doesn’t make the film’s action less compelling, merely PG-rated and all-ages friendly.

From Salon May 17, 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

Nothing could be more complete than the alteration that had taken place in my feelings since the night of the appearance of the dæmon.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley

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

Canadian construction advanced for the first time in five months, helped by a rise in residential building, with increased activity in alterations and improvements and in the construction of multi-unit homes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

They will remain in the next iteration, with some landscape alterations to make the scene more scientifically accurate, Bettison-Varga said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

"Non-Mendelian patterns of inheriting epigenetics could be a faster way to acquire diverse or new traits than alterations in the genomic sequence itself, especially in response to environmental pressures," says Andrew Feinberg, M.D.,

From Science Daily Jun. 1, 2026

“Good” He didn't know anything about alterations or how long they might take.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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