alter
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If the density becomes high enough, the dark matter could alter the gravitational waves produced when black holes collide.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
However, it did little to alter their Premier League fortunes.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“There is the potential for Iran to prolong disruption for revenue and leverage, and we do not anticipate the Trump-Xi summit to alter this trajectory,” says the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The heightened attention to the substance comes as wellness intersects more deeply with health, and as GLP-1 weight-loss medications alter the way Americans eat.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
In criminal cases, witnesses who will be testifying are required to sit outside the courtroom so they can’t alter their testimony based on what other witnesses say.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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