make a difference

Example Sentences

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But it's enough to make a difference, scientists say.

From Barron's

These capabilities can make a difference when surface combat between navies of similar standing is "symmetrical, with radars and missiles of roughly equivalent range".

From Barron's

“Name thing aside, if Rachel was telling the truth and Traveler intended that text for her—would it make a difference to you?”

From Literature

Would that make a difference to the way I felt about him?

From Literature

"He did all his life what he wanted to do to make a difference - he found great pleasure in exposing wrongs," Alan added.

From BBC