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change

[chaynj] / tΚƒeΙͺndΚ’ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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What is another way to say change? To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one).

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Raman showed up at bars and nightclubs and on college campuses, spreading her call for change at City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

I remember thinking if we were ever going to see any positive change, it was going to be then.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

That raises a fundamental question: Just because scientists can permanently change a person's genetic activity, does that mean they should?

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

In the centre, Qiulae Wong of the Opportunity Party stands as a potential kingmaker, promising greater action on climate change and a kinder, more empathetic style of politics.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

I force them to stay their normal size so he doesn’t change his mind because I look like a starstruck idiot.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

A measure that would make changes to the city’s airports, harbor and Department of Water and Power had a big lead in early results.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

"There will be some small changes but we intend to maintain the spirit of the wildlife garden, that is something we are very committed to," added Freeman.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Astronomers first proposed the companion's existence in 2024 as a possible explanation for a puzzling cycle in which Betelgeuse's brightness changes approximately every 2,100 days.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Differing priorities between the White House and Congress could slow legislation but also limit sweeping policy changes, the strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Plus, Dad being a character in them changes the way I’d read them completely.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

The latest measurements also help scientists understand how Betelgeuse has changed since its extraordinary fading episode.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

That changed by the late 1980s, as immigration brought millions of Latinos to California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, the hiring rate was little changed at 3.4% in September from 3.3% in August, with about 5.4 million Americans landing new jobs during the month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Barrister Riel Karmy-Jones KC, for the prosecution, told the jury that the women said his personality changed "from charming to frightening to nasty" during the alleged attacks.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

I built a fire, fed them, and changed their boots.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Although Siwarha remains too faint to identify directly at radio wavelengths, the changing shape of Betelgeuse's atmosphere may reveal its movement around the larger star.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

They add that they understand that the media landscape is evolving and that audience consumption is changing and "recognise" the need for "fundamental reform" of the way the BBC is funded.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Although its role in the region is changing, the U.S. isn’t leaving, Mr. Barrack insists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Eventually, Muslim Americans were empowered to be a part of America’s shifting governance, while also changing the narrative around Islam.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

It made Danny wonder, Is the magic changing or am I?

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova


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