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
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
With dated production and too many songs that make a good first impression but fail to stick, “Steel Wheels” has gathered moss over the years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
“I’m sorry,” Mr. Poe said, “what were we talking about? Oh, yes, Count Olaf. I’m sorry you don’t have a good first impression of him.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
