alter
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"But that does not alter the fact that I remain convinced that the Americans are important partners for us -– our most important partners in the North Atlantic alliance," Merz said.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
The major employee unions could alter the equation if they jump in on Patel’s behalf.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"This suggests that abdominal pressure can rapidly and significantly alter the position of the brain within the skull."
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Congress cut taxes in 2013, 2017 and 2025, expanded government health coverage and veterans benefits, and did little to alter major spending programs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
What you alter in the remembering has yet a reality, known or not.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
Vocabulary lists containing alter
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