altering
noun B2- alteration
Plural alterings
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Douglas was altering the pictures yesterday,” he said.
“I extremely dislike altering my habits, but the powers that be would take no denial.
Additionally, Webster reversed the final consonants in words ending in re, altering them to reflect their actual phonetic pronunciation.
The researchers subsequently asked the observers to estimate the speed of the vehicles involved, subtly altering the verbs used in the questioning.
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