make small

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“Just like clothes, our equipment is back in style,” Arrington said, adding that he’s just trying to use his “God-given sense to see and make small changes to do a little bit better.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

When Haidar talks to his patients about ultraprocessed foods, he encourages them to make small changes like eliminating sugary drinks and adding more fruits and vegetables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"Sometimes you make small steps in science. This is not a small step. This is a giant, giant leap forward."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Public health consultant Dr Ross Keat said supporting people earlier to make small preventative changes would make "a big difference later on".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

They kept talking, longer than necessary for a specialist whose job was essentially to determine the problem, make small talk with the patient, and proceed with his rounds.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French