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as in improves
to make better
trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies
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as in corrects
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights
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as in reforms
to change one's behavior or character for the better
the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend
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Recent Examples of amends
Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Until Verizon amends its complaint and the judge rules on the emergency request, there is no court directive preventing the association from moving forward with the rooftop work that Verizon says would interrupt wireless service in the area.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Legal hurdles to a kei-style revolution could theoretically be swept away if Congress amends the Safety Act or passes new legislation encouraging their use.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
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The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Until Verizon amends its complaint and the judge rules on the emergency request, there is no court directive preventing the association from moving forward with the rooftop work that Verizon says would interrupt wireless service in the area.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Legal hurdles to a kei-style revolution could theoretically be swept away if Congress amends the Safety Act or passes new legislation encouraging their use.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
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Adjust the inputs and the output improves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the easiest ways to revive it is by mixing in fresh compost, which improves both texture and nutrient content.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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This version corrects the two other alternates were Keith Mitchell and Taylor Moore.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Discover the altered gene, place healthy versions of the gene into innocuous viruses, give those to patients, hope that kickstarts the CFTR protein and corrects the problem.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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This integration enhances operational effectiveness and allows forces to maintain strategic advantage in contested environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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LeBron James rewrites another narrative After 23 years of hearing every compliment and every criticism imaginable, James is still smiling through it all.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Pisces new moon rewrites your routines.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The experiments were conducted using a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), where light behaves in an unusual way.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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For the scientists who identified and described the species, the footage offers their first opportunity to observe how Cryptodrassus michaeli behaves.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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With the verdict decided, the next question remains what remedies Judge Arun Subramanian will deem necessary, and if that would include a breakup.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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This bundle remedies the common storage complaint by including a USB hub along with a 512GB SD card, giving you way more room for files than any other machine in this rundown.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Get your popcorn, kick up your feet and get ready for what shapes up to be an epic showdown in the Final Four nightcap on Saturday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 75th Florida Derby — a top race that has produced 26 Kentucky Derby winners — shapes up as this year’s biggest prep heading into the May 2 Run for the Roses.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amends. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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