make much of
Example Sentences
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"Maybe laying off people isn't going to make much of a dent in that bill, but by creating a little bit of cashflow, it helps."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
But even if more supply is on the market, “if it cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz, it won’t make much of a difference,” said KPMG’s Gildea.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
Electricity costs are a minor part of the capital budget, and shouldn’t make much of a dent on the companies’ balance sheets.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
It’s not even clear that the proposal will make much of a dent in costs for the families it does help.
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025
The truth is, she didn’t make much of an effort to expand beyond the Savanna group anyway.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
