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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A change wrought by the sea.
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Examples
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								But while this may result in a fundamental shift in opinion in those countries actually requiring bailouts, it would be wrong to conclude that this will result in long-term sea-change in attitudes across Europe. It's the Sovereign Debt, Stupid Bobby Duffy 2011 
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								Alzheimer's scientists ... the power of being able ask questions which bridge across different disciplines is really a complete sea-change, it's very, very important. Archive 2009-03-01 Mia 2009 
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								I could almost sense the sea-change that's upon us last night as we sat before the fireplace,savoring the romantic, accelerant-fueled flames of a kiln-dried New England Duraflame log. My Wife, the Registry of Motor Vehicles Con Chapman 2011 
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								"I do expect to see a sea-change" in politicians' tone, said John Varley , the recently departed Barclays chief executive who led the negotiations for the banks. U.K. Announces Bank Deal on Bonuses, Lending David Enrich 2011 
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								"Frankly, it has found a much more welcoming home in the Democratic party in terms of appreciation for diversity, tolerance - whether it be religious tolerance, whether it be tolerance for different ethnicities - so I think we have seen a real sea-change in the Arab-American community attitudes about the two parties and a lot more affinity for the Democratic party." 
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								Alzheimer's scientists ... the power of being able ask questions which bridge across different disciplines is really a complete sea-change, it's very, very important. Tim Berners-Lee at TED on 'database hugging' and linked data Mia 2009 
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								This is a big, beautiful library that is thriving in the midst of a cultural sea-change, and it was a delight to be among all the book-loving Friends of the Library. Jennie Nash: The Making of a Novel: Courage to Tell Your Best Story Jennie Nash 2011 
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								Should we consider the Half-Life sea-change of minimalist storytelling to be the new norm, or are we still rooted in the cut and dry lather-rinse-repeat stories of golden age RPG territory? Conflict, Resolution SVGL 2009 
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								This is a big, beautiful library that is thriving in the midst of a cultural sea-change, and it was a delight to be among all the book-loving Friends of the Library. Jennie Nash: The Making of a Novel: Courage to Tell Your Best Story Jennie Nash 2011 
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								What will be fascinating (at least to me, a political junkie) will be if the BP affair results in a sea-change in governmental regulation. The Volokh Conspiracy » If you like the BP spill, you’ll love cyberwar 2010 
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