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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“Make a big difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20big%20difference. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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