alteration
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Alfonsi refused, arguing — correctly, as it turned out — that administration officials refused to appear on air and that any alteration would reflect poorly on the network.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
He said if the government thought the humble address was "too broad as drafted and needs to be refined", ministers must seek "consent for any alteration" from MPs.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
"The method captured not only the distinction between life and nonlife, but also degrees of preservation and alteration."
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Among other counts, he’s charged with conspiracy and “destruction, alteration, or falsification” of government documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
"I am rather of the opinion," said Rabadash, "that it has come about by the alteration of the stars and the operation of natural causes."
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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