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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Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
These small actions make a big difference in keeping your older Mac secure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Make Sure Your Investments Are Working for You How your money is invested can make a big difference.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This is a reminder to create more discipline, because small things make a big difference over time.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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