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Recent Examples of modulation
Easier than amending the U.S. Constitution, this kind of state-by-state modulation illustrates the function that state constitutions are meant to play in American democracy, experts say.
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Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Ariana Grande’s Celine Dion Romanticizes UFC Fighting With Theme Song
Fineman and Grande take turns impersonating Coolidge’s unique vocal modulation.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2024
Along with his distinct vocal modulations, Xavi’s pushes boundaries with variations on instrumentation and song structure.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
Cuarón wrote one screenplay with more than 300 pages, and later divided that into chapters based on the piece’s dramatic modulations.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Ariana Grande’s Celine Dion Romanticizes UFC Fighting With Theme Song
Fineman and Grande take turns impersonating Coolidge’s unique vocal modulation.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2024
Along with his distinct vocal modulations, Xavi’s pushes boundaries with variations on instrumentation and song structure.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
Cuarón wrote one screenplay with more than 300 pages, and later divided that into chapters based on the piece’s dramatic modulations.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulation
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Predicting the right tension, and allowing for adjustment, will be challenging.Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Avoid extreme restriction: Rather than drastic cuts, make moderate adjustments to your calorie intake that are sustainable long term.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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New York, which has dropped five straight games in regulation, still has two games in hand on the Flyers, but the clubs seem to be headed in opposite directions.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Other countries that have legalized assisted suicide include Australia, Belgium, Canada and parts of the United States, with regulations on who is eligible varying by jurisdiction.Brian Melley and Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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In China, persistent deflationary risks are driving a reliance on digital platforms and government support, while Japan’s gradual economic recovery is mirrored in its steady structural reforms in the arts.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kim Kardashian has long been a champion champion for criminal justice reform, the issue even inspiring her to pursue a career in law.Gillian Telling, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Email pictures showing the typical distortions of the new growths with wavy or crinkly leaves seems to confirm the deficiency.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Any accusation that Israel's objective was to starve innocent civilians—rather than to compel the surrender of Hamas combatants—is not merely unfounded but a libelous distortion of the truth.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 2012 when a woman was raped and murdered on a bus, the nation was outraged and after a massive wave of protests there were some amendments to rape laws.Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Next, the Australian House of Representatives must endorse the amendments made in the Senate, but this step is considered a mere formality, per AP.Ivana Saric, Axios, 28 Nov. 2024
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Pfaff explained that the bank’s transformation revolved around standardizing processes and ensuring data integrity.Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Another company that also experienced a transformation and has delivered massive gains is Netflix, which went from renting out DVDs by mail to becoming a streaming and original content powerhouse that has upended Hollywood.Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Those tools can’t, for instance, always account for conditions like tire deformation.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
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The higher-ranking Maya used different techniques to shape their children’s skulls, creating an oblique deformation, which made their heads look longer than the average Maya’s.Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
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On the political front, some form of course correction remains a necessity.Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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Accounting and reporting errors caused earnings corrections for Planet Fitness, Rivian, Mister Car Wash, and others—and also contributed to budget crises for schools and state governments.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Modulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulation. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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