be impressed

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Nearly 14 years younger than Musk, who was born in June of 1971, Altman was said to be impressed by the Tesla chief's powers of persuasion.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

So don’t be impressed by the high P/E portfolio’s 10.3% annualized return; after transaction costs its performance would be far lower.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

Senior figures at Old Trafford are known to be impressed at the way Fletcher has gone about his work this week and how he has handled the external pressures of the role.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

If you know “Kiss of the Spider Woman’s” lineage, you’ll be impressed by how Condon ups the fantasy and stokes the revolutionary glamour with more Technicolor dance showcases for Jennifer Lopez’.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Still, they would be impressed, he hoped, by the lovely bay windows, the shining parquet floors, the impressive winding staircase, the wooden wainscoting, as they sipped champagne and dipped samosas in chutney.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri