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make a difference



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"You have the chance to make a difference or get it horribly wrong," he added.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Ukraine has demonstrated how AI implementation can make a difference in battle.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

But Geletka has seen that even telling ourselves something simple like “I can only spend $50 today” can make a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

She added she raises money for charity because it can make a difference - and because she was inspired by some words she read on a hospital wall where she worked as a nurse.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

I waited for a response while I fumbled again with the dictionary, searching for any word that might make a difference.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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