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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 amendments
There is the willful weakness of Congress, the overblown power of the Supreme Court and the improbability of new Constitutional amendments.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 June 2026
When the packet goes before delegates, people can call to make amendments.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
FitzGerald put forward two more amendments that were approved by the Council.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The country made three rounds of amendments to the Commercial Act to improve minority shareholder protection and corporate governance.
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Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Soil Amendments Soil amendments are key to improving soil nutrients and texture.
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Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
That matters, because only the summaries go on the ballot to inform voters what constitutional amendments might do.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
This can sometimes take months and requires keeping up with soil amendments so the plant doesn't revert back to its old hue.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The union asked the council to suspend consideration of charter amendments that affect its members.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 June 2026
When the packet goes before delegates, people can call to make amendments.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
FitzGerald put forward two more amendments that were approved by the Council.
—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The country made three rounds of amendments to the Commercial Act to improve minority shareholder protection and corporate governance.
—
Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Soil Amendments Soil amendments are key to improving soil nutrients and texture.
—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
That matters, because only the summaries go on the ballot to inform voters what constitutional amendments might do.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
This can sometimes take months and requires keeping up with soil amendments so the plant doesn't revert back to its old hue.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The union asked the council to suspend consideration of charter amendments that affect its members.
—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amendments
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The Air Force has said in the past that security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million.
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Unlike conventional missile systems that often require extensive ship modifications, the Hornet concept is built around modular launch containers that can be integrated onto existing platforms with minimal changes.
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However, more and more retailers are now releasing petite-friendly styles, and Quince has excelled at crafting high-quality wardrobe essentials that don’t require any alterations.
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But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.
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However, before Rachel can truly start pooling her resources to investigate, David finds himself in the crosshairs of a rogue corrections officer, Ted Wesson (Christopher Redman).
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This is where course corrections cost almost nothing.
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The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.
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PennDOT is installing about $20,000 in safety improvements at a Delaware County intersection where a college math professor was killed while riding his bicycle six months ago.
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“Amendments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amendments. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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