first impression
Example Sentences
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I've owned VR headsets for well over a decade, and Valve's latest effort makes a promising first impression.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Gray had a slightly different first impression of Wilson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
It was a strong first impression, and his first strikeout of six.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, as many try to do in the first days in a job.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
At first impression, it appeared that Fischer, overly eager to gain the psychological momentum of winning the first game, had overextended himself.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
