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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From creating a cozy space at home and keeping grooming routines on track to getting ready for weekend road trips and simplifying mealtime, small swaps can make a big difference. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Small, consistent lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026 For example, expanding access can make a big difference to single parents who can only sit down to interview outside of business hours or to immigrants who have the job skills, but not yet the language skills, to communicate their competency. Ritu Mohanka, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 With much of the country battling another round of summer heat, a portable air conditioner can make a big difference. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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