step change
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Sample collection is due to begin this month, with researchers expecting data from thousands of participants to contribute to what they describe as a step change in understanding menstrual health.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
"There was this complacency and failure to recognise that there's been a step change in extreme weather, and that this will continue because the globe continues to warm," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
“As AI drives a step change in chip complexity and capital investment, Synopsys is uniquely positioned to benefit from this growth,” Elliott managing partner Jesse Cohn said in a statement shared with Barron’s.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
"I think that's where we're seeing this step change and that emphasis on items that are very desirable, collectable and also increasing in price," Taylor said.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
A step change in operating cash flow suggests Coronado can materially bring its debt down over the next 12 months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
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