make a big difference
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: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.
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Easy additions make a big difference in making your entire home feel like a whimsical wonderland.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
This is where working with a financial advisor can make a big difference.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Screen size will make a big difference in price, with bigger screens costing more, but just as important is a model’s position within the manufacturer’s lineup.
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The right socks can make a big difference in comfort during a day of hiking.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
This is where working with a financial advisor can make a big difference.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Screen size will make a big difference in price, with bigger screens costing more, but just as important is a model’s position within the manufacturer’s lineup.
—PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
The right socks can make a big difference in comfort during a day of hiking.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Make a big difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20big%20difference. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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