'make a lasting difference' is an acceptable and commonly used phrase in written English.
It can generally be used to reference an effort to cause a positive, long-term change in a situation or the life of someone. Example: By raising money for the charity, we hope to make a lasting difference in the lives of those affected by the natural disaster.
The new United We Serve program reminds us that we are all called to serve, but it raises the age-old question "How can you really make a lasting difference?" My brother spent the last 2 years in Africa with the Peace Corp. building technology infrastructure for a school that has, just last week, been condemned to be destroyed by a corrupt government.
I've struggled with the monotony of continuing to walk, but have recognized the effect and influence you can have by being willing to do what others wouldn't; when you choose to do something different in order to make an impact, to make a lasting difference.
"So there is an opportunity here," Stuckler concludes, "to make a lasting difference.
To make a lasting difference, May will need to broaden her perspective beyond a criminal justice response to slavery.
By speaking out I hope that we can make a lasting difference for future generations of children".
Sagan the scientist really did make a lasting difference to astronomy, planetary science and the search for extraterrestrial life.
The Mobileys awards, which were presented last week, honored mobile innovators who are developing apps that are making a lasting difference in their communities.
He tried everything enthusiastically, and occasionally a remedy would help for a brief period, but nothing made a lasting difference.
His commitment to teaching and to the life of the mind made a lasting difference to generations of Dalton students, parents and colleagues.
But, as Mr Basescu's fortunes show, getting elected on a clean-government platform is one thing; making a lasting difference is much harder.
But it is the prescience of Cowell's writings, which this book documents, and his practical efforts on behalf of composers, American and otherwise, that made a lasting difference and can be profitably remembered.
