How to Use make a difference in a Sentence

make a difference

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  • But that change won’t make a difference in the fight against Russia.
    — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • On the bright side, the construction work does seem to make a difference.
    — Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 6 June 2024
  • The pick: The Ravens will blitz more than Cleveland did and, as good as Stroud is, that will make a difference.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
  • As for whether cat lovers will make a difference in the election, no one knows.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2024
  • The change doesn’t make a difference in how much tax anyone owes.
    — Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
  • But the court said the passage of time since the war didn’t make a difference to its analysis.
    — Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2023
  • From a young age, Hisham Ahmad wanted to make a difference in the world.
    — Hisham Ahmad, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • There are a variety of ways to make change or to make a difference.
    — Sam Yoshida, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Even a middle-of-the-pack defense would make a difference.
    — Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Even a slight bump in percentage will make a difference in a line like this.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2023
  • More, though, it was rooted in larger doubts about his place in the world and whether his voice could make a difference.
    — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The ways social media is used seem to make a difference.
    — Jacob Ward, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The local resident drawn by the chance to make a difference.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 June 2023
  • Doesn’t the cause make a difference in how people perceive things?
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The lesson: Efforts large and small can make a difference.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 28 May 2024
  • What evidence might make a difference in the FTC's case?
    — The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
  • And while that may be a lot of pressure to put on one person, Cabral is up for the challenge and eager to make a difference.
    — Juliet Pennington, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Want to know how your actions can help make a difference for our planet?
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
  • Want to know how your actions can help make a difference for our planet?
    — Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Want to know how your actions can help make a difference for our planet?
    — Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023
  • That's a big number but, Keller adds, one person can make a difference.
    — Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
  • And controlling those can make a difference in brain health, too.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN, 30 July 2024
  • Whether the schedule will make a difference at the Masters is anyone’s guess, or simply in the eye of the beholder.
    — Alan Blinder, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Lawyers can make a difference by signing up for Rare As One pro bono projects today.
    — Anna Chu, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The Dorman family hopes the presence of Cody at Cody’s Wish’s last race will make a difference.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Get involved in something that concerns you, and make a difference in the outcome.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Even if the rest of your space is less-than-tidy, leaving no crumbs can really make a difference in the overall vibe of your space.
    — Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • All the while, Emma doubts her own ability to make a difference.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
  • That’s all right too—even if your drink doesn’t contain enough of the good stuff to officially make a difference.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Will Melania's big reveal, nearly four years after the Trumps left the White House, make a difference?
    — Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024

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