• But this year, young voters made up their minds early on, and the astronomical levels of support for Obama made a big difference in the primaries and make a big difference in the general election.

    NPR: As Election Day Nears, Poll Data Questioned

  • In fact, to every young person listening tonight who's contemplating their career choice, if you want to make a difference in the life of our nation, if you want to make a difference in the life of a child, become a teacher.

    CNN: Transcript: Obama's State of the Union speech

  • Organize your community to make a sustained difference in the life of a veteran because that veteran can make an incredible difference in the life of your community.

    WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President on Veterans Day

  • And each American also has the ability to make a difference in the life of a military family.

    WHITEHOUSE: Mother's Day Tea at the White House

  • But he said you also needed to "make the right judgements" about where to spend the money in order to "make a difference" and said the government's recapitalisation of banks had made a difference and he hoped would eventually yield a return to the government.

    BBC: Osborne blasts Brown's borrowing

  • "You're paying attention to details because they make a difference, just as they make a difference in the lab, " says Mr. Burns, 39, who works as a pharmacist at York Hospital in York, Pa.

    WSJ: Young Scientists Take Aim

  • But what makes Joe proudest is HOPE Week -- a program where the Yankees help make a difference in the lives of folks in need.

    WHITEHOUSE: President Obama and the Yankees

  • While consumers in the United Kingdom pay a marginal premium, if any, for ethically sourced produce, the practice can make a real difference at the source of production.

    CNN: British shoppers lead world in fair trade

  • Neha is a national honoree for the Make A Difference Day awards.

    WHITEHOUSE: Helping Youth at Home and Abroad

  • Stall holder Robert Burns said the rebate "will make a difference" but the money was a small amount compared to the high rents still being paid.

    BBC: Kirkgate Market

  • It shows the world that people can make a big difference in the life of a child.

    WHITEHOUSE: Giving Vacation Time for the Greater Good

  • "This is a major step forward, giving us the opportunity to make a big difference to the city and the region, " said Brighton and Hove City Council's Green Party leader Jason Kitcat.

    BBC: Greater Brighton 'independence' bid by Sussex councils

  • The current phase of construction will create new private sector jobs -- and that won't just make a difference to all the people who get these jobs, it will make a difference to all those communities where they spend their paychecks.

    WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on Highways and Recovery

  • Mr Adam said he was hoping Scotland would become a fairtrade nation in 2012 and "the difference in our shopping habits can make a massive difference in the lives of these individuals".

    BBC: Fairtrade debate

  • While a push from the school end can clearly make a difference, a "pull" from the universities themselves is also thought useful.

    BBC: Education & Family

  • Doing one thing just a little bit better could make the world of a difference.

    FORBES: 11 Ways to Eliminate Average

  • Lenders, in turn, will typically lower the mortgage amount that they'll give a buyer, leaving the buyer to make up the difference, often with a larger down payment.

    WSJ: The Appraisal Betrayal | Jumbo Jungle

  • And Christopher, the underlying fact here or the assumption that conservation can make a big difference to the United States, is that a departure for this administration?

    NPR: Fact-Checking the State of the Union Speech

  • And he has devoted his time and energies to talking about what his own experiences have meant to him and what he has learned -- to encourage each and every one of us that the way to make the most of our talents is to make a difference in the lives of others.

    WHITEHOUSE: My Fellow Americans

  • And each American has the ability to make a difference in the life of a military family.

    WHITEHOUSE: Joining Forces to Support Military Families

  • On the plus side: responsibility and opportunity, interesting work, the chance to make a difference in the lives of other people, learning, power, pay and perks.

    FORBES: Four Rules for Leading with Purpose

  • Volunteers are given the opportunity to make a difference in the poorest parts of the world, develop their own skills and experience, and gain an understanding of how development projects and volunteering can help improve the lives of others.

    BBC: Cornish young farmer works with Nepal's youngsters

  • On Veterans Day and every day, it is our duty to show appreciation for the service of our military community and to remember that each of us has the ability to make a difference in the life of a military family.

    WHITEHOUSE: The White House Blog: Dr. Jill Biden

  • Thank you, Dr. Biden, for that outstanding introduction and for putting up with Joe. (Laughter.) I want to also thank Dr. Biden for being one of the thousands of instructors all across the country who make such a difference in the lives of students each and every day.

    WHITEHOUSE: Making Higher Education More Affordable

  • "The ambitious standards we set and the bold steps we take can make a tangible difference, " the PM said in a letter.

    BBC: Prime minister David Cameron

  • In that context, the tournament's format becomes even more important, since reaching the knockout round can make the difference between a good year and a loss-making one.

    WSJ: Cup That Could Hold More

  • Still, in this year's ultracompetitive seats -- particularly those that have been subject to redistricting -- a nod from the NRA for a Democrat could make the difference between re-election and retirement.

    CNN: NRA sends Democrats a message over Holder contempt vote

  • Meaningful action on sustainability means the actions that will make the difference between a company surviving and growing into the future or it failing through a challenged licence to operate, dwindling markets, a deteriorating resource base or a crumbling society.

    ECONOMIST: The Opposition's closing statement

  • And for companies that operate a whole fleet of trucks, the higher costs can make a big difference in terms of the profitability of the company.

    WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on American Energy

  • But Don Redding, policy director of the patient group National Voices, felt the changes would make a difference, particularly the duty of candour.

    BBC: No more covering up errors, NHS told

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