have the impression

Example Sentences

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“I have the impression that the people in Cuba were expecting more from the world than what they are seeing in reality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

At a recent Cabinet meeting, Trump said that he welcomes Chinese investment in the United States, and that he doesn’t understand why some people have the impression that he doesn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

"I have the impression that fewer offers have come my way as a result."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

"You have the impression that they're responding like they recognize you and that to them you're really different from the average zoo guest," Krupenye said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2023

I have the impression that Malcolm X heard in advance that the Muslim organization was going to sue to make him vacate the home he and his family lived in.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey