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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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

That last alteration, in 1990, followed a World Cup characterised by defensive football.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

"I am rather of the opinion," said Rabadash, "that it has come about by the alteration of the stars and the operation of natural causes."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis




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