make a difference

Example Sentences

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But she did feel "enormous pressure to do everything that I could to make sure that it didn't make a difference".

From BBC

But there is no guarantee that the CFTC’s involvement in those cases will make a difference for prediction markets, Kim says.

From Barron's

What isn’t strictly measurable but is undeniable is the effect that NEL has had on mentors, especially those in so-called retirement, as their knowledge and efforts continue to make a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Briton's team-mate Kimi Antonelli described his car as "very nice to drive", Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson said "there is a lot more we can do as drivers to make a difference" and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto said the new engines felt "very cool".

From BBC