alter
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Tim Weah could also start, but his natural spot is on the right side, meaning Pochettino may have to alter his formation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
On midwinter, if standing in the centre of the circle, you would see the sun set over an alter stone to the south west of the site.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Message-editing features, which allow users to alter existing posts, will remain restricted until June 30.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
When sea surface temperatures rise in the central and eastern Pacific, they can alter atmospheric circulation around the globe.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
We were only able to piece the whole story together alter the fact, as we collected all the different accounts from everyone who was there.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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