Example Sentences

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The decades had altered the course’s identity with everything from new trees to renovated bunkers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This week, Combs’ defense alerted the court of alleged inconsistencies with Cardello-Smith’s proof of service, alleging he had altered documents necessary for the court to hand down the default judgment, The Times was told.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

Martin McGuinness "admitted frankly" to the taoiseach "that the events of 11 September had altered the political context and that the IRA had been wrong to act as they did in early August".

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

In October, it had more bad news: An employee had altered some trading models without the firm’s knowledge, affecting its returns and drawing regulatory scrutiny.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Auntie Harrigan had altered her hair again; this time it was dyed bright red and cut super short and spiky.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser