the change

noun

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

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The Atlanta City Council approved the change Monday, which is designed to bring more foot traffic to the area and improve visitor experiences for the World Cup. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Authorities said Eric Richins discovered the change and switched the beneficiary back to his business partner. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Washington lawmakers say the change aligns the state with similar efforts on the West Coast. Komo Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026 There was a reason for the change. Kansas City Star, 17 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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