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modification

[mod-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌmɒd ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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"This doesn't preclude some relatively minor modification of the fiscal rules to allow somewhat more borrowing for investment, but not for current spending," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

The companies also benefit from contracts that bring new revenue with each modification.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Law enforcement officials also point out that any type of modification to e-bikes might not just be dangerous, but can also transform the e-bike into a motorcycle or moped under California law.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

When the scientists blocked this specific chemical modification in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, levels of neuroinflammation dropped.

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

Such questions had already been raised in relation to the now-disbanded Snow White Project, also from Mirror Tech, which sought to improve IVF treatments through genetic modification.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

In all, the modifications took L3Harris about 10 months from when it received the plane, Lambert said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

It has since undergone major modifications and testing.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

The first B-52, known as the B-52A, first flew in 1954 but, for more than 70 years, the heavy bomber has undergone a series of modifications and improvements.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Police investigators discovered the modifications had been made when it was seized.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Once I get to the MAV, I'll be back in contact with them and they can tell me what modifications to make.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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