first impression
Example Sentences
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Plus, a U.S. president’s unfavorable first impression of a lower-ranking Xi Jinping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
"It's not a good look. It's the first impression for a lot of overseas visitors as well. And the tourism economy depends on that."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Recognizing how unusual the find was, she set out to confirm whether her first impression was correct.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
My first impression was sunlight, a brightness that contrasted with the shade we stood in.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025
This is not the dazzling first impression I wanted to make.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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