alter
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Hip-hop’s biggest anime ambassador these days may be Megan Thee Stallion, who built a whole alter ego, Todoroki Tina, around her favorite character from “My Hero Academia.”
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The legislation would not alter child support, as California law allows payments to continue even when a parent has lost custody or visitation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Because these tissues contain large amounts of water, scientists found that applying a mild electric current can temporarily alter the tissue's acidity level, or pH.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
So if you change the transfer on death or payable on death designations to your grandchildren, that won’t alter the step-up.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
This was a letter that could alter history.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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