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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Any will do the job here, but a good-quality grenadine will make a big difference.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The notes of the perfume also make a big difference.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Social Security benefits make a big difference in the wallets of many Americans.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Start small and stay consistent—just five minutes a day can make a big difference over time.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The notes of the perfume also make a big difference.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Social Security benefits make a big difference in the wallets of many Americans.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Start small and stay consistent—just five minutes a day can make a big difference over time.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for make a big difference
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