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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This theme runs through many of his novels, which look back on pivotal points when the winds of change, however subtle, could be felt rustling through rural communities.
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Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
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
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Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
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
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“Winds of change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winds%20of%20change. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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