make a difference

Example Sentences

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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

“Even the Good Girls Will Cry” is a very, very good book and the simple fact that it exists in this world will make a difference.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

"Anything that brings a slight advantage will make a difference, whether that's someone donating tape, our shirts being sponsored, parents dropping off for fixtures," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

For one dollar a day, you can make a difference in this child’s life.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon