make a big difference
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: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.
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To start, try being mindful of the small things that can make a big difference.
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Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Simple changes in your home can help make a big difference.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Other details, like prints, pleating, and especially a skort design, can also make a big difference.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
These small acts can make a big difference in the lives of shelter animals—and the people who care for them.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Simple changes in your home can help make a big difference.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Other details, like prints, pleating, and especially a skort design, can also make a big difference.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
These small acts can make a big difference in the lives of shelter animals—and the people who care for them.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make a big difference
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“Make a big difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20big%20difference. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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