winds of change

plural noun

: forces that have the power to change things

—used generally to mean change is going to happen

The winds of change have begun to blow.

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His announcement speech electrified the defeated center-left, worried Netanyahu's campaign, and brought winds of change to Israeli politics for the first time in a decade. —

Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2019 Here, six esteemed yacht clubs that are adeptly navigating the winds of change. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 Final Thoughts While precise estimates vary, there is clearly a once-in-a-decade opportunity here for those who are in tune with the winds of change and can act rapidly and decisively. —

Roshin Unnikrishnan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 Autumn is a big season for hotels, especially those that represent the winds of change. —

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