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life-changing

[lahyf-chaynj-ing] / ˈlaɪfˌtʃeɪndʒ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
altering a person's life in a substantial way
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“This is life-changing for young people who have worked really, really hard to get where they are,” said Tom Mars, Chambliss’s attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

“The Compassionate Allowances initiative cuts through red tape and allows us to deliver support to individuals who experience life-changing diagnoses and need help fast.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

She left Birmingham's Neko Health clinic with a life-changing diagnosis.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

“Not only to secure justice for Anthony, but to force these companies to take their duty to prevent life-changing injuries seriously.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

“But that’s not the life-changing part—” Dad started before I cut him off.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




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