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make a difference



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Headteacher Joe Sieber says he's currently turning two to three families away due to being oversubscribed, so these additional 50 places will make a difference.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But could any of it make a difference?

From Salon • May 29, 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

Raman drew boos from the group in 2024 when she asserted that it wouldn’t make a difference for student safety if a homeless camp was located five feet or 500 feet from a school.

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




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