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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This small mental warm-up can make a big difference.
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All the moves towards a higher tax credit are really on the money and would make a big difference.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Even upgrading your hair brush can make a big difference.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
All the moves towards a higher tax credit are really on the money and would make a big difference.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 June 2025
The condition is associated with a long list of dangerous complications but prompt medical care can make a big difference.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 28 May 2025
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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 30 Jun. 2025.
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