alter
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Kay said she was also concerned about the presence of adverts on some newer, discounted Kindle devices, and how these might alter the reading experience.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
It can also alter polar and tropical jet streams, sending storms on a path through Southern California and the southern United States, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Future technologies could even allow companies to alter the course of a storm or reduce its intensity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
He is willing to alter his art in deference to Theo’s bank balance.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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