make a difference

Example Sentences

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But the fact that the cars are slightly lighter and smaller this year is unlikely to make a difference.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Waldorf said she hopes that sharing the details of her trauma may finally make a difference.

From Salon • May 27, 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

Does it make a difference in how you’re performing when it’s shot in that style?

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

She didn’t want to tell him that she didn’t think a good arm would make a difference against Sigurd.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack