make a difference

Example Sentences

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But could any of it make a difference?

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Short shower times can also make a difference, albeit small.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"We aren't just trying to understand the biological mechanisms, we are translating and developing our findings into real-world therapies that could make a difference," Shetty said.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Does it make a difference in how you’re performing when it’s shot in that style?

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“Amina, you can only make a difference if you get involved, right? And I want to run in high school, so I need experience.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan