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change up

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to select a higher gear when driving

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. baseball an unexpectedly slow ball thrown in order to surprise the batter

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But the true depth of the Bruins has come from having long guards who can defend and change up what they need to do in any given matchup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices can change up index components at various times, including quarterly and at its own discretion.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026

These papers are subject to change up until the point the accused appears in court, and can be altered throughout the judicial process.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026

Are you looking to change up your image?

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2024

Such was the position without much change up to midday, when the enemy's attack began to slacken and shortly afterwards they appeared to have had enough of it and drew off.

From The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres by Ernest W. Hamilton

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