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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The Sparks will be projected to pick around sixth without some extreme lottery luck, but even those two picks will make a big difference for a team with just one lottery pick (Brink) from the past six years of rebuilding. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Baking the pie In cap systems, changes to the pot can make a big difference, even if the percentage split is unaltered. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Planning ahead and bringing a few key comfort-enhancing items can make a big difference. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 The goal is to save the testicle whenever possible—and prompt treatment can make a big difference. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make a big difference

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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