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regime change

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noun

  1. the transition from one political regime to another, esp through concerted political or military action

"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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After half a decade in which the Fed has repeatedly missed its 2% inflation target, a chairman this determined to operate differently and implement regime change is an encouraging development.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026

"Forcing a regime change would be too risky for that," he added.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

Because the big takeaway, ultimately far more significant than any regime change or reshuffling of alliances, is that the president has unintentionally kicked off a global race to renewable energy.

From Salon ● May 16, 2026

He has called for "regime change" in policymaking, including changing the data the Fed bases its decisions on, removing forward guidance from its communications and encouraging more of a "good family fight" at meetings.

From Barron's ● May 12, 2026

Insurgent capitalism frightened the government of North Korea, which fretted publicly about a slippery slope to regime change and catastrophe.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden

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