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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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Undeniably, this takes extra effort—but small supports or adjustments can sometimes make a big difference in easing the shift back to the office.
—Tracy Jackson, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Two surprising weekends can make a big difference in football, but small samples mean less in baseball.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
While there's no universal cure to morning sickness, Lauri explained that small changes can make a big difference.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 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 11 May. 2025.
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