emendations

plural of emendation
as in amendments
a change designed to correct or improve a written work the governor's numerous emendations to the speechwriter's first draft left nary a sentence untouched

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amendments
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  • Experts say the amendments could affect how the Japanese public views the imperial family.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Florida, however, requires amendments to secure 60% of the vote to pass.
    — Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Emendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emendations. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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