for a change
idiom
: as something different from what is usual
Let's eat out for a change.
Why don't you help me out for a change instead of me always helping you?!
Examples of for a change in a Sentence
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Confidence: Medium Monday returns to mainly sunny skies and less breezy for a change.
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David Streit, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The people of Gaza are desperately ready for a change, and eager to end the dominion of both Israel and Hamas over their lives.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
The family lived on the farm for 21 years, but after the boys married and left, Leif and Robin looked for a change.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2024
In 2014, as Mr. Musk talked about setting up a factory in China, Tesla joined the groups in pushing for a change.
—John Liu, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Lucas and other lawmakers held out little hope for a change of heart over the next 48 hours.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
In 2020, Swisher decamped for Washington, D.C., for a change of scenery.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024
After 16 years in Dodger blue, some privately speculated Kershaw was ready for a change of scenery.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Florida controlled the game from the opening tip and — for a change — never let up.
—Mark Long, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
David Streit, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The people of Gaza are desperately ready for a change, and eager to end the dominion of both Israel and Hamas over their lives.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
The family lived on the farm for 21 years, but after the boys married and left, Leif and Robin looked for a change.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2024
In 2014, as Mr. Musk talked about setting up a factory in China, Tesla joined the groups in pushing for a change.
—John Liu, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Lucas and other lawmakers held out little hope for a change of heart over the next 48 hours.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
In 2020, Swisher decamped for Washington, D.C., for a change of scenery.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024
After 16 years in Dodger blue, some privately speculated Kershaw was ready for a change of scenery.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Florida controlled the game from the opening tip and — for a change — never let up.
—Mark Long, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
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“For a change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20change. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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