We have modified our environment so radically that we must now modify ourselves to exist in this new environment. From LearnThat.org. [Norbert Wiener (1894-1964).]
That is, hyphenate when words in a phrase modify another work, not when they don’t. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Use of Hyphens:] Reference
Also, the part I'd modify is giving Bella a little more vampire ability other than just "blocking" the other vampires abilities. From Wordnik.com. [‘Breaking Dawn’ Split Looks Likely As The ‘24 Hour Circus’ Of ‘Twilight’ Continues » MTV Movies Blog] Reference
All elements of expression modify each other, so that no mere rule can cover all cases. From Wordnik.com. [Expressive Voice Culture, Including the Emerson System] Reference
Does this increase in receptor expression modify the efficacy of cannabinoids at inducing apoptosis in astrocytomas?. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
For to try to make this phrase modify the verb tadhshe 'at the beginning of the sentence certainly removes it far from the word modified. From Wordnik.com. [Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1] Reference
Drop that list down and choose "modify" and then modify it. From Wordnik.com. [Is That Legal?: A Bleg for Help With MS Word 2003] Reference
If everyone turned on AskEraser, Ask would have to "modify" what they do. From Wordnik.com. [Internet News: Ask Eraser] Reference
In secondary school, we usually used the term "modify" rather than "depend on.". From Wordnik.com. [Cognitive Science, March 2010] Reference
This is why I have decided to 'modify' the story I've been working on since 8th grade. From Wordnik.com. [naylamoors Diary Entry] Reference
Why would anyone want to "modify" simply assuring truth, honesty, and accuracy in our elections?. From Wordnik.com. [Calling All Arizona Lovers of Voting Integrity!] Reference
Why would anyone want to "modify" simply assuring truth, honesty, and accuracy in our elections? '. From Wordnik.com. [Calling All Arizona Lovers of Voting Integrity!] Reference
Levinson urges a Constitutional Convention to "modify" these defects, which I again fully support -- just NOT NOW. From Wordnik.com. [Balkinization] Reference
'Like to kind of modify that,' his tone a little hurt, 'I mean you can pick locks with those babies, you do it right.'. From Wordnik.com. [Quiller Bamboo]
The next step (which I for one consider grammatical as well) is to let a kind of modify an adjective, yielding a sentence like (2). From Wordnik.com. [2008 January « Motivated Grammar] Reference
Democrats to "modify" Obamacare, and to rescue it from full repeal?. From Wordnik.com. [Club for Growth || News] Reference
We write frankly and fearlessly, but then we 'modify' before we print. From Wordnik.com. [Life on the Mississippi] Reference
He notes that the means available may "modify" but not change the political goal. From Wordnik.com. [Chicago Boyz] Reference
Likewise some people wish to "modify" the climate. not play G-d and run the whole thing. From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
But he indicated a willingness to "modify" parts of the legislation that could be improved. From Wordnik.com. [FOXNews.com] Reference
I can sometimes "modify" the molded shape with a heatgun, but this technique has had mixed results. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
Even more ridiculous, the "modify" feedback means the curriculum needs to be modified to better fit the child. From Wordnik.com. [Tucson Citizen] Reference
Because the Holga is a camera in its primary state, you have to actually "modify" it, in order to have it work properly. From Wordnik.com. [news.beiruter.com - A directory of Lebanese blogs] Reference
I have tried numerous 'fixes' suggested on various sites (such as modify netbios setting on Windows) but nothing has worked. From Wordnik.com. [Ubuntu Forums] Reference
The company's statement also said its decision to "modify" Tiger's role was made in order to "respect his desire of privacy.". From Wordnik.com. [ETonline - Breaking News] Reference
I have went back to my sp and clicked "modify" in SQL Studio to confirm the sp doesn't have that value in it which it doesnt '. From Wordnik.com. [ASP.NET Forums] Reference
Gilbert, offered a wicker chair, preferred the grass because, he said, there was grave danger he might unduly "modify" the chair. From Wordnik.com. [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] Reference
It also enables the EEC to do some things more quickly than it could otherwise, such as modify existing water withdrawal permits. From Wordnik.com. [WLEX - LEX 18 News] Reference
"modify" First is OK, but second shouldn't be viewed. From Wordnik.com. [phpBB.com]
"modify," which, however, I believe to be less accurate. From Wordnik.com. [England's Case Against Home Rule] Reference
'modify' the productivity-linked incentive cut and set up a committee to look into the issue. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to 3 new rice varieties up for commercial cultivation] Reference
Better yet, you can modify the software any way you want. From Wordnik.com. [Call Me Skeptical] Reference
The common characteristic: all these models are easy to modify. From Wordnik.com. [Hot Wheels] Reference
"It's the hardest thing in the world to modify this kind of behavior," says Goodman. From Wordnik.com. [The Wounds Of Words] Reference
Based on these findings, researchers have discovered therapies that modify these responses. From Wordnik.com. [Let's Live Healthier] Reference
"As we acquire new scientific information, we need to modify public-health recommendations.". From Wordnik.com. [Food News Blues] Reference
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