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alteration

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


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That dispute is settled, without major alteration to the Senate’s character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

UFC had argued that the alteration of the water carried health risks.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 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

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

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh