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Recent Examples of modulation
Where Iain was tart, Hoffman was goofy and glib, using the jokey pitch modulations of a fake talk-show host to let viewers know that the Islanders’ doings were ridiculous.
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Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Honda thinks that would be helpful in competitive riding scenarios where accurate power modulation is important, particularly when starting aggressively or over uneven terrain.
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New Atlas,
14 May 2026
Ditto the sophisticated modulations and subtle rhythmic shifts that underpin Puth’s best songs.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Still, even in this context—even as Sisqo adorned a song about thongs with baroque strings and extravagant chord modulations—Full Moon stands above.
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Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Honda thinks that would be helpful in competitive riding scenarios where accurate power modulation is important, particularly when starting aggressively or over uneven terrain.
—
New Atlas,
14 May 2026
Ditto the sophisticated modulations and subtle rhythmic shifts that underpin Puth’s best songs.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Still, even in this context—even as Sisqo adorned a song about thongs with baroque strings and extravagant chord modulations—Full Moon stands above.
—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulation
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The annual limit is $5,000 per child from all non-government sources combined, with inflation adjustments expected after 2027.
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At times, Wright can be too fast into the hole, reaching the line before blocks are fully secured and forcing himself to hit the brakes and make late adjustments.
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Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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Energy policy and welfare reform need to be addressed to reduce the UK gilt yield premia, unlock funds for growth and ultimately attract capital flows back into the UK.
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Making sausage Take Senate Bill 905, one of the most sweeping reform bills out there.
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Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves.
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Critics pointed to technological deficiencies, market distortions, misallocation of capital, inefficient state intervention, corruption, and questions about implementation.
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Already, the amendment is facing a wave of opposition from anti-tax advocates and local government officials.
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The Ratepayer Protection Act remained in committee and subject to amendment at the time of writing.
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This led to vast transformations in surgery, childbirth, handwashing, sterilization and infection control, per NIH and the Science History Institute.
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Kardashian, 45, was first to debut North’s style transformation, posting her daughter with vibrant blue hair to her Instagram Stories in June 2025.
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Sam's Club has established a rectification task force to overhaul supply-chain inspections and replaced its chairman with Liu Peng, a former executive at Alibaba.
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Their defensive shortcomings require immediate rectification.
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The European Space Agency is also using Sentinel-1 data to map ground deformation caused by the earthquakes.
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Here on Earth, structural engineers routinely design typical building systems to yield, crack, and sustain permanent inelastic deformation during a design-level seismic event.
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“Modulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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