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I regularly lay out the restrictions to friends, family and readers looking to save money and only try to steer them away if their plans might change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate change is making the phenomenon more erratic, unpredictable and deadly across the South Asia region.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The organisation expects many roles to change rather than disappear but the types of service jobs that people do in the Philippines leaves it particularly at risk.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Later, Barragan signed paperwork to change his answers to those deposition questions, saying he “found documents that refreshed my recollection” and that he did, in fact, author the inquiry and request for a criminal investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
She shook her head as if she wanted to change the subject.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Its European performance was boosted by changes in traffic flows due to the Middle East situation, particularly for passengers travelling between Europe and Oceania through Hong Kong.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The Senate bill to regulate the digital currency needs changes to reduce risks to the financial system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The tribunal heard she worked the agreed days for more than 18 months with occasional changes, when enough notice was given and if she could arrange childcare.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
He turned down assisting a professor with data analysis for a book, for instance, because it would have required substantial changes to his class schedule that would sidetrack his early graduation.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Judging by its condition, the book had been there some time and had seen several changes of weather in addition to the flood.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
"It feels like it's the end of the world... you're changed forever if you see one," said Elizabeth Warning, one of four self-described "eclipse-chasers" who spoke to AFP ahead of the August 12 event.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
ON Semiconductor reported a profit beat after the close on Monday, but shares traded little changed in the following session.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
GB Snowsport has changed its chair twice in the past three years and is currently advertising for a new chair.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“I changed my habits, which still stay with me.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
The deep-thinking owl stared at the polar bear for a good long time, unable to come up with a countering argument, so she changed the subject instead.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
"We expect the impact of elevated fuel prices will continue for the rest of the year and we remain alert to the changing geopolitical and market situation."
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“We all make mistakes—what matters is recognizing them and changing course,” Solís said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Elmley curlew keeper Simon Higgs said the ground-nesting birds' decline was mainly been due to changing farming practices and an increase in predators.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Moreover, it’s not just the joblessness in these sectors that are increasing but those in work are saying that the nature of their employment is changing significantly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
They constantly adjusted to the changing conditions, slowing down, speeding up, turning in various directions.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing change
"Growing Together" and "When I Grow Up"
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