as in modification
a change designed to correct or improve a written work the article as written requires only one factual amendment
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Recent Examples of amendment In Colorado, voters had endorsed such an amendment to the state constitution in 1902, but it was not uniformly enforced. —
Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities. —Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026 On the framework amendment, there were 12 Republican noes. —Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 Since the Senate made amendments to the bill before passing it, the measure went back to the lower chamber for a still-unscheduled floor vote. —Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amendment
Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026 But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities. —Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026 On the framework amendment, there were 12 Republican noes. —Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 Since the Senate made amendments to the bill before passing it, the measure went back to the lower chamber for a still-unscheduled floor vote. —Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amendment
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These modifications included installing dedicated research stations and complex wiring to connect payload systems equipped with advanced sensors, such as lidar and infrared spectrometers.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
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In return, the WGA agreed to a host of modifications and rollbacks on the guild health insurance policy.— Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
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The demand for dry cleaning and alterations was overwhelming.— Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Crews have been working around the clock to protect the dam, deploying pumps and sandbags and making alterations to increase water flow.— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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The market correction in the space, however, has been historic, according to Travis McCready, head of industries leasing advisory at JLL.— Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Doing that at speed without crashing requires constant correction.— Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Amendment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/amendment. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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