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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Small but consistent actions make a big difference.
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Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Stefanos Tsitsipas talked big about how his father’s return as his coach would make a big difference.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Proper footwear can make a big difference as well, the doctor said, especially for people who work on their feet.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
These models can make a big difference where there is a high need and few resources to address it.
—Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Stefanos Tsitsipas talked big about how his father’s return as his coach would make a big difference.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Proper footwear can make a big difference as well, the doctor said, especially for people who work on their feet.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
These models can make a big difference where there is a high need and few resources to address it.
—Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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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 18 Sep. 2025.
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