make an impression
Example Sentences
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Before long, even Pixar wasn’t guaranteed their usual summer blockbuster hit, as last year’s “Elio” demonstrated when it failed to make an impression among Disney’s other theatrical fare.
From Salon
But he usually managed to make an impression on opposing teams anyway.
From Los Angeles Times
In terms of arrangements and production, “Goon” was much more varied, probably because it had to be—Mr. Jesso was unknown, and needed to make an impression.
The film’s two new songs, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” fail to make an impression.
From Salon
“Well, I am going to make an impression, one way or another. And I cannot take one minute less than an hour and three-quarters to do it.”
From Literature
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