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alterations

  • plural
    of alteration.
    alteration
    noun
    the act or process of altering; the state of being altered.

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Let’s see how it works, and let’s do it on a basis that we can make alterations, we can make modifications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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

His alterations produced mixed results, in some places accelerating the flow too sharply and in others increasing the risk of flooding.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The team is also confirming any alterations that may have been made to the painting over the last 250 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

“But when the genetic manipulations began to take effect, the alterations had disastrous consequences. As it turns out, the attempt had resulted not in corrected genes, but in damaged ones,” David says.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth