alteration
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Initially declared a success with "no visible alteration" to the 70-metre-long tapestry following its arrival, France last week said two broken threads were spotted during a full condition check.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
They were similar to amino acids previously detected in CM2 chondrites that experienced more moderate water alteration.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Netball is mindful of all possibilities and one alteration is that the quadrennial World Cup is going biennial from next year.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
But in another alteration, Damon’s Odysseus fires an arrow into the already blinded Cyclops’ eye as he escapes, giving the monster’s father, Poseidon, a new reason to make his journey home miserable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 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
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This included growth in residential building in July, driven by a rise in home alterations and improvements as well as new construction of most dwelling types.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
You want somewhere that feels warm and personal but without spending a fortune changing a flat or house owned by someone else and making alterations that put a deposit at risk.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The physical changes in the muscles were accompanied by alterations in proteins and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes that produce energy for muscle activity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
Together with other alterations, the project would double the size of an existing clubhouse and more than triple its seating capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
"We cannot have beauty alterations done like this. So exposed. So out in the open."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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