the change

noun

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

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The move to extend the franchise was part of the governing Labour Party’s manifesto: Labour argued that the change would bring greater fairness to 16- and 17-year-olds, many of whom already work and are eligible to serve in the military. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 18 July 2025 For automakers like Stellantis, which has paid almost $600 million in fines over the last decade, the change will be significant. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025 Kane said the change in the hiring process for higher level positions in both the Police and Fire departments could speed up the promotion process. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025 To conclude the conversation, a New Orleans native opened up about the need to talk more about how your mental health is affected during the change. Essence, 5 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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