the change

noun

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

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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said the change has meant that up to 90% of voters who showed up to former countywide polling locations had to be rerouted to different ones. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 But Indianapolis police and community leaders say the change gives officers more leeway to snuff out criminal activity at an underachieving site where many people feel uneasy. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026 Democratic Party Chair Kardal Coleman said the change has already caused confusion and strain on the elections department. From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026 Officials said Lincoln students would be guaranteed enrollment in Roseville if the board approves the change. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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