modifying

Example Sentences

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The U.S. has been constantly modifying the B-52 to extend its life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Saronic built its first prototype in under six months by modifying an $800 Amazon raft with $30,000 worth of cameras, sensors and batteries, Mavrookas said in the podcast interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

These unhealthy treats have contributed to modifying a diet usually made up of fruit, vegetables and seeds.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Her theatrically minded screenplay is one of the best examples I’ve seen of modifying a stage play for the big screen.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

It is a key feature of his work that Galileo always carried out experiments to test hypotheses, modifying or abandoning those hypotheses if the outcomes of the experiments did not match their predictions.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin