alter
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“At the height of things moving with the wind, even 10 minutes can really alter the course of the fire,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Bank fees such as monthly maintenance or overdraft charges, or even holds on the account could temporarily alter the available balance.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
However, it did little to alter their Premier League fortunes.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
For example, the compounds may alter aerosol surface tension, affecting how clouds form.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
“Then why, if the handkerchief was not yours, did you alter the name in the passport?”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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