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step change

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noun

  1. a significant change, esp an improvement

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It said the plan would require a "significant step change in ambition from the Welsh government, support from the UK government and a greater societal mandate for change".

From BBC

"It's incredibly positive news and hopefully we can see a step change in in the way that cancer is diagnosed, because this is the future," said Lowri Griffiths of Tenovus Cancer Care, who is also Chair of the Wales Cancer Alliance.

From BBC

"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

His determination to make the set-up more enjoyable, human and meaningful for players was a step change from past regimes that is still paying out.

From BBC

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