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

For the low levels of the fermentation-blocking compound to make a difference, the tested urine would need to contain a high concentration of sugar, which usually only happens for people with diabetes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Figueroa points to bird conservation as an example of how coordinated efforts can make a difference.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Many teachers felt that no matter how creative they were in the classroom, it wouldn’t make a difference anyway.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger