the change

noun

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

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In 2010, when Orbán was elected with a large majority, people were excited for the change of regime. Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026 Opponents to the change, however, say there will be no easy way to ensure people are following these rules, and various state gun laws, when mailing easily concealable handguns. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 For all the change that the entertainment industry is experiencing, some things remain the same. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026 How are customers reacting to the change? Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the change

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“The change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20change. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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