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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Apparently even a small change in fabric can lead to big jumping gains, which is why suits are closely monitored by regulating agencies.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Figure skating provides another striking example where small changes in body positioning can dramatically affect the athlete’s performance.
—Amy Pope, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
These were just small changes, such as starting to keep set office hours on certain days.
—Sarah Harvey, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Make small changes to improve your sleep habits, such as going to bed slightly earlier each night or staying off your phone before bedtime.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026
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Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Figure skating provides another striking example where small changes in body positioning can dramatically affect the athlete’s performance.
—Amy Pope, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
These were just small changes, such as starting to keep set office hours on certain days.
—Sarah Harvey, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Make small changes to improve your sleep habits, such as going to bed slightly earlier each night or staying off your phone before bedtime.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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