modifying
- present participle of modify.
Example Sentences
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"I don't fully know what the gun was, because it was old... and Gramps did some modifying," he wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
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
They seemed to be modifying their usual attitude of floating, chronic disapproval.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
