made the difference

A form of make the difference — To be the decisive factor.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of make the difference
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APA

made the difference. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/made%20the%20difference

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Chicago

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