How to Use make a big difference in a Sentence

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  • What are some of the small parts that will make a big difference in a mom's life?
    — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Over time, this could make a big difference, even if the change seems small.
    — Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
  • One or two days don't make a big difference in this case.
    — Michael D. Carroll and Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Does any of it make a big difference to your well-being?
    — Meghan Pryce, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Even taking a dog out of the shelter for a few days can make a big difference.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2024
  • Life is busy, but even a few minutes a day to wind down can make a big difference.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Find out how mulch colors can make a big difference to the look and health of your garden.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024
  • What happens in the blink of an eye, including the blink of an eye, can make a big difference.
    — Time, 22 Nov. 2022
  • This is where spending a bit more can make a big difference.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2023
  • That could make a big difference because the refs seem to be calling a tight game on the Warriors.
    — Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022
  • The most subtle nuances in your golf swing can make a big difference in your score.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Adding native shrubs or trees to filter wind and break sight lines can make a big difference to the function of the space.
    — Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 31 Aug. 2023
  • While a single swap may not make a big difference, many swaps over time can.
    — Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024
  • Even a small difference in a reef’s height can make a big difference in risk.
    — Benji Jones, Vox, 2 July 2024
  • For a screen directly in front of your eyes, that added speed will make a big difference.
    — Umar Shakir, The Verge, 8 June 2023
  • Fresh air can make a big difference in your current health.
    — Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
  • According to Wiss, the use of copper and wood can make a big difference.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • This can make a big difference in terms of piquing the interest of third parties.
    — Jon Stojan, Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The characteristics of your soil make a big difference to the health of plants.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
  • In a tight race, music has the potential to make a big difference.
    — Mark Clague, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Yet even a small amount of time spent in real life can make a big difference for young people.
    — Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The right socks can make a big difference in comfort during a day of hiking.
    — Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Adding small tweaks to your diet and eating habits can make a big difference.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Men's Health, 13 May 2023
  • 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
  • Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.
    — Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Moving your router or mesh nodes to better spots (central, high up, and in the open) can make a big difference.
    — Simon Hill, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Even having a couple of good friends can make a big difference.
    — Hannah L. Schacter, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Little things like that make a big difference not only in the budgeting process but in the morale of the people.
    — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Both starters should step into the Red Sox's rotation and make a big difference in 2025.
    — Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Each can make a big difference to the overall result in different ways.
    — Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

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