the change

noun

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

Examples of the change in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The singer has previously made the change when Kelce has attended Eras Tour shows in the past year. Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 Trantalis blames it partly on the change in administrative leadership at City Hall, with the recent resignation of Greg Chavarria as city manager. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024 It was hoped the change would be a better indication of how far away from the center hazardous winds might exist. Kimberly Miller, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024 Personal preferences aside, the change is actually a big deal for people with nut allergies, since a few of the Grown Alchemist items contain nut oils. Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 June 2024 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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