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alteration

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


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This alteration doesn’t make the film’s action less compelling, merely PG-rated and all-ages friendly.

From Salon May 17, 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

There are also decades of animal research that reveal pregnancy is a time of profound brain alteration for several mammals, adds Carmona.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2026

Every passerby, every motorcar, every alteration in stance caught their attention and was commented on.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

Over the years Universal has been required to make alterations to its attractions, such as replacing some live special effects in its “Waterworld” show with prerecorded digital tracks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

In the case of the former Pfizer building, Domani inspector John McMonagle is listed on permits as being responsible for the inspection of structural steel and the structural stability of alterations to existing buildings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

For women with BRCA2 gene alterations, the lifetime risks increase to 69% for breast cancer and 17% for ovarian.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

They will remain in the next iteration, with some landscape alterations to make the scene more scientifically accurate, Bettison-Varga said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

I attempted to convey to her what a genial employer Mr Farraday is; and I described the changes to the house itself, the alterations and the dust- sheetings, as well as the present staffing arrangements.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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