for a change

idiom

: as something different from what is usual

Let's eat out for a change.

Why don't you help me out for a change instead of me always helping you?!

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Ruby was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but an appeals court in 1966 reversed the conviction because of improper admission of testimony and the need for a change of venue. —

The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2024 People in removal proceedings, and who don't have representation, can file for a change of address at respondentaccess.eoir.justice.gov/en/forms/. Children of noncitizen parents should apply for or renew their U.S. passport. —

Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024 The request for a waiver came after defense motions for a change of venue and for some evidence to be dismissed were both rejected. —

David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2024 The latest round of saber rattling from Putin and Kim has come during a week in which the war in Ukraine passed 1,000 days and with Washington preparing for a change in leadership. —

Max Burman, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for for a change

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