the change

noun

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

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Health leaders have seen a decline in cases at their facilities, leading to the change, according to news releases from the two hospitals. Chase Jordan february 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026 Iger and Schake also sent memos to staff about the change Tuesday. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 Last month, after Pardo’s proposal advanced, Stronger Miami issued a statement saying residents should not need to wait six years for the change to go into effect. Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026 In a video on X announcing the change, the officials claimed there was no evidence to support giving children Covid boosters. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the change

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