the change

noun

informal + old-fashioned
: the time of menopause when a woman stops menstruating

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Similar to comments on social media, those opposed to the change were critical of the city's timing and potential safety concerns with trick-or-treating in the evening. Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025 The former couple's two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will not be affected by the change. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 The company cites operational costs as the reason for the change and is notifying customers via email. PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 The university’s board of trustees approved the change from 120 credits to 90 for the Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership during a meeting Thursday. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the change

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