alteration

Example Sentences

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During this search, they identified a small but potentially meaningful alteration in the MET gene.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

There are also decades of animal research that reveal pregnancy is a time of profound brain alteration for several mammals, adds Carmona.

From BBC • Mar. 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

This alteration from its natural state is what makes it a secondary forest.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh