for a change

phrase

: 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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The devastating loss of the coast has opened up the path for a change in the Saudis’ intolerance for dissent within the anti-Houthi coalition, however. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026 Republicans in the legislature and some business owners have pushed for a change in the law to promote association health plans for trade groups and small businesses as a means to control costs. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 His prior athletic participation form was marked for a change of schools for athletic purposes by Grapevine-Colleyville ISD athletics. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 Ahmet Sisman, chairman of ITHIB, acknowledged the difficult environment while also pointing to the need for a change in approach. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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