Examples of small change in a Sentence
a pocket full of small change
The fine is a lot of money to some people, but to him it's small change.
My problems are small change compared to yours.
He wasn't a major criminal. He was strictly small change.
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Even a small change to a pre-established part of your schedule — like having breakfast outside instead of at the table — can break couples out of flying on autopilot.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For discretionary travel such as summer vacations, gas usually represents a small share of expenses, and few people shape their travel plans around small changes in price.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
There is one small change – the name has been rejiggered to be the Oakland Athletic Club.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Avoiding costly infestations, wood damage, and ongoing frustration can be as simple as making one small change to food storage, addressing leaks, or improving lighting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
For discretionary travel such as summer vacations, gas usually represents a small share of expenses, and few people shape their travel plans around small changes in price.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
There is one small change – the name has been rejiggered to be the Oakland Athletic Club.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Avoiding costly infestations, wood damage, and ongoing frustration can be as simple as making one small change to food storage, addressing leaks, or improving lighting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for small change
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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20change. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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