alteration

Example Sentences

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That dispute is settled, without major alteration to the Senate’s character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

During this search, they identified a small but potentially meaningful alteration in the MET gene.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

The White House post offered no disclaimer that the image had been edited, and it was not immediately clear whether the alteration was done using an AI tool or other photo editing software.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

"I am rather of the opinion," said Rabadash, "that it has come about by the alteration of the stars and the operation of natural causes."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis