alteration

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Their analysis indicates that much of the iron was highly "weathered," meaning it had undergone extensive chemical alteration over time.

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

The White House post offered no disclaimer that the image had been edited, and it was not immediately clear whether the alteration was done using an AI tool or other photo editing software.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

She cites an alteration in the “tone of their correspondence,” pointing to “a declaration, a recognition, or more” that “changes everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this ... and I could dive into my thoughts,” Roberts said of the team’s offensive struggles, which he noted could include another lineup alteration for Game 6.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

When sharps and flats are used, remember that the alteration is always from the scale of the chord root, not from the key signature.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones