make a difference

Example Sentences

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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

The laws will make a difference in seemingly mundane ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But many analysts are questioning if the proposed measures are enough to actually make a difference.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“Why...well, yes! Good grief, of course! And thank you....I mean, do you really think it’ll make a difference? I don’t mean to suggest that...I don’t know what I mean. Yes, of course!”

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman