alteration

Example Sentences

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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

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

"After the review, it was determined there is no evidence that any Epstein victims are depicted in the photograph, and it has been reposted without any alteration or redaction," the DOJ said.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

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