Got even again (8)

I believe the answer is:

steadied

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'got' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for steadied that I've seen before include "calmed down" , "made stable" , "Supported, controlled" , "Braced" , "Made firm and balanced" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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