alteration
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Initially declared a success with "no visible alteration" to the 70-metre-long tapestry following its arrival, France last week said two broken threads were spotted during a full condition check.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
When contacted by the BBC, Dukes denied any alteration to its process.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Eukaryotic microfossils have endured billions of years of geological alteration and degradation, making already tiny remains even harder to detect.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
It did strike me as odd, however, that “Tony” is forged on a factual alteration that diverts Tony from the kitchen far too often — the movie’s cardinal sin.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
The punt slipped downstream smoothly, without any alteration of the speed which it had gained within a few yards of leaving the bank.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
The physical changes in the muscles were accompanied by alterations in proteins and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes that produce energy for muscle activity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
The team is also confirming any alterations that may have been made to the painting over the last 250 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus continued to ring the changes as he again made 10 starting alterations.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Springboks took advantage of the alterations when another loose kick was worked to wing Williams who sprinted away for the bonus-point try.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
"We cannot have beauty alterations done like this. So exposed. So out in the open."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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