How to Use make all the difference in a Sentence

make all the difference

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  • These changes make all the difference in the world.
    — PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • And over time, that can make all the difference.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Getting a few days a week of face time can make all the difference.
    — Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The right light fixture can make all the difference in a room.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The right protein at the right time can make all the difference.
    — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Outdoor lights can make all the difference when the sun goes down.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
  • Does that make all the difference a costume?
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
  • That's when having proof can make all the difference.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The right camera can make all the difference.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
  • The addition of just a bit of green to the blue will make all the difference.
    — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • Knowing what to watch for and how to respond can make all the difference.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • One letter can make all the difference.
    — Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • But those few seconds can make all the difference in terms of saving lives.
    — CBS News, 29 May 2022
  • The key here is timing; knowing when to start can make all the difference.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
  • The right sports bra can make all the difference in your fitness routine.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • For more casual users like me, that will make all the difference.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 21 Sep. 2022
  • More often than not, smaller tweaks like a new area rug can make all the difference.
    — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Sometimes, a five-minute break can make all the difference in a hectic day.
    — Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024
  • When cold nights keep you awake, a heated mattress pad can make all the difference.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • But just like in the mile, the third quarter can make all the difference in the garden.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 19 July 2024
  • But just how quickly that happens could make all the difference.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • Little touches like this can make all the difference for your guests.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
  • To get a better night’s sleep, small upgrades can make all the difference.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • When the sun goes down, outdoor lighting can make all the difference.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
  • That’s where the concept of keystone habits can make all the difference.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Finding the right pillow can be a tricky task, but the right one can make all the difference.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In small spaces, space-saving pieces make all the difference.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022
  • While small appliances and decor can spruce up the space, the right desk lamps can make all the difference.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Coming home to my dog after a long day can sometimes make all the difference.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Making the switch to dog food for sensitive skin can make all the difference for your pup.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022

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