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Discover LudwigThe phrase "to alter course" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English
It means to change direction or change the way something is going. It is often used in a nautical or aviation context, but can also be used metaphorically. Example: "As the storm approached, the captain made the decision to alter course and head towards the nearest port for safety."
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Without a concerted attempt to alter course, Thailand remains at risk of tipping into violent confrontation.
The White House and Congress would be forced to alter course.
If circumstances demand it, she is pragmatic enough to alter course.
Even though all other members of the security council initially cast votes inhis favour, the US refused to alter course.
Most educated Bangladeshis believe that a change of government would not cause the country to alter course significantly.
Its pilots were apparently told to alter course to avoid bad weather before contact with the flight was lost.
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Whatever their degree of risk, all of them are already experiencing economic hardship, leaving their leaders under growing pressure to somehow alter course in the bleakest of circumstances -- or face the consequences.
The American warns the Iranians that if they do not "alter course immediately to remain clear," then the small boat will be "subject to defensive measures".
He then ordered the two surviving ships of the 3rd BCS to take position astern of New Zealand, while slowing to 18 kn and altering course to the south.
Of course, James has the power and skill to alter the course of a distasteful conversation, this public pile-on.
In New York, Holmes vowed to alter the course of games.
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