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alteration

[awl-tuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɔl təˈreɪ ʃən /


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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

This alteration appears to make the protein excessively active, fueling harmful inflammation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The company is paying for overtime for its more than 3,000 alteration specialists as needed to meet the demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The alteration — for example "flat five" or "sharp nine" — is listed in the chord symbol.

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




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