Example sentences of "it [modal v] make [art] [adj] difference " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 'll make a big difference . |
| 2 | If Joseph gave him an exhibition it could make a huge difference to Leary 's reputation , yet she wondered how likely it was that Joseph would help him . |
| 3 | So have a strategy ready — it could make a big difference to how you cope . |
| 4 | Athelstan knew it would make no immediate difference but a seed had been planted in his soul . |
| 5 | ‘ If only we could get taken on by three or four large farms with big dairy herds , it would make a tremendous difference — large cheques paid regularly and on time . ’ |
| 6 | If Banks could be persuaded to cancel debts , it would make a great difference to the countries concerned . |
| 7 | Perhaps the alteration appears slight , no more than cosmetic , but it would make a considerable difference to defensive attitudes , especially in Britain , without undermining the spirit of the offside law . |
| 8 | It would make a big difference to property values in the area — some would go up , some would go down . |
| 9 | Not only were we not interested in how socialism was realized , we did n't believe it would make the slightest difference to the position of women even if it were . |
| 10 | But , as Mr Titma told Maaleht in Estonia , ‘ the political weight of this question is immense , and it will make a radical difference in legal terms ’ . |
| 11 | It will make a great difference to our — er — corporate image , I feel sure . |
| 12 | ( 8 ) A cash offer which falls for acceptance near the end of a fiscal year rather than at the beginning of the next fiscal year will not be particularly popular with accepting shareholders as it will make a significant difference to the payment date for capital gains tax ( see para 23.2.1.1 below ) . |
| 13 | Some of the greatest sufferers in this respect are such prized works as Jane Austen 's , where it can make a surprising difference to the price . |
| 14 | And er if you can clearly identify that in folk , it 's worth treating very vigorously cos it can make a huge difference . |
| 15 | To use it is a hobby , perhaps an additional income , sometimes a lifesaver when things are difficult but in countries where life is altogether harder it can make a startling difference to the family income and the quality of life . |