altering

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Prolonged instability begins altering behavior across the economy.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

He has gutted the bathroom attached to the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House’s private quarters, altering its green Art Deco tile work to a sterile marble with gold fixtures.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

They rely on plasticity, the brain's ability to adapt by strengthening or weakening connections or by altering structure.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

A petition has been launched asking the council to reconsider the installation, claiming the posts are "altering the character" of the green.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

So now she composed her mind and brought all her concentration to bear on the matter of altering the way she held herself so as to deflect attention completely.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman