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impress

[im-pres, im-pres] / ɪmˈprɛs, ˈɪm prɛs /




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Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

But right now, I want to impress you with this interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They wanted to train with a sometimes-missing enthusiasm to impress Kobe.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

This is the breakfast I make when I really want to impress my guests.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

What if he had little archer children, riding their horses that very moment in the grasslands of his country, hoping to impress their father when he came home?

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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