make a difference

Example Sentences

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"Our findings are encouraging, suggesting that consistently engaging in a variety of mentally stimulating activities throughout life may make a difference in cognition," said Zammit.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

“That changed my whole perspective on how to make a difference in this whole place,” Kasamis said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Many people can make a difference on the planet even with a small garden, says Smee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I can’t make a difference that way,’ ” Cahillane said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

It is the only thing I can say that might make a difference.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir