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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Using this approach, the researchers found that small changes in binder distribution can dramatically affect battery performance.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Rather than a sweeping removal of pavement, the report highlights small changes that could add up.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
In an October 2025 poll, a slight majority said that radical change is needed to make life better in America, compared to 32% who answered only small change is needed.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Apparently even a small change in fabric can lead to big jumping gains, which is why suits are closely monitored by regulating agencies.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Rather than a sweeping removal of pavement, the report highlights small changes that could add up.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
In an October 2025 poll, a slight majority said that radical change is needed to make life better in America, compared to 32% who answered only small change is needed.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Apparently even a small change in fabric can lead to big jumping gains, which is why suits are closely monitored by regulating agencies.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 2026.
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