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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The Bottom Line A simple swap like using a lower-calorie spread on your sandwich may not seem like much, but small changes can add up to a big impact on health over time.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
From smart food choices to better sleep routines, small changes can make a big difference for your digestion.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
And even small changes in one of the eight metrics can make a big difference.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The weather service also noted that at this time, long-range forecasts are less certain, as even small changes in the weather now could change what happens next week.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
From smart food choices to better sleep routines, small changes can make a big difference for your digestion.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
And even small changes in one of the eight metrics can make a big difference.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The weather service also noted that at this time, long-range forecasts are less certain, as even small changes in the weather now could change what happens next week.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Small change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20change. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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