the change

noun

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

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Some yards have already started to notice the change and are acting accordingly. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2026 For Rey, the change was instant. Lauren Pastrana, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026 At a board meeting Thursday night, parent Geoff Bardot tearfully thanked the school board for helping push for the change. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 For community members like Eric Brightwell, the change could shape how the bridge is experienced day to day. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 1 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 5 May. 2026.

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