change the subject

phrase

: to start a new topic of conversation
I didn't want to talk about work, so I changed the subject.

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The alignment is a helpful way for Democrats to change the subject from US-Israel policy, a topic that has bitterly split them in this state in particular. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The ones repackaging a chatbot as an agent will quickly change the subject to the model. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The president also took the opportunity to change the subject to the economy. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026 Collins pushed forward with her question even after the president tried to change the subject. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for change the subject

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“Change the subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20the%20subject. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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