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?!
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Is there still time for a change?
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
Cabarrus County Schools saw an extremely slight decrease of just 15 students, accounting for a change of less than one tenth of one percent.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
But Van Gundy was quick to call for a change.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Beck, a businessman and political newcomer, was critical of previous city leadership and pushed for a change in city priorities.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
Cabarrus County Schools saw an extremely slight decrease of just 15 students, accounting for a change of less than one tenth of one percent.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
But Van Gundy was quick to call for a change.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Beck, a businessman and political newcomer, was critical of previous city leadership and pushed for a change in city priorities.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for a change
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“For a change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20change. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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