and change

phrase

US, informal
: and a very small additional amount
There's only six minutes and change left in the game.

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James referenced Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson as athletes who previously spoke up for equality and change with no concerns about the consequences or any rewards. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 But as ever, iPhone battery life tends to vary dramatically for everyone, and change a lot over time. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 Those practices include how brands negotiate prices, establish production deadlines, forecast demand and change or cancel orders. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 We were inspired in part by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty and value in imperfection and change. — Aprajita Gautam, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and change

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“And change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20change. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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