alteration
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"The method captured not only the distinction between life and nonlife, but also degrees of preservation and alteration."
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Eve Higgins replaces Nancy McGillivray, who is not involved in the matchday squad, at centre in the sole alteration from the 26-7 defeat against France in Clermont two weeks ago.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
That dispute is settled, without major alteration to the Senate’s character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
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
Vocabulary lists containing alteration
Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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