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I nipped out before the lunchtime rush and my first impression was "it's massive" followed swiftly by "how much?"

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Plus, a U.S. president’s unfavorable first impression of a lower-ranking Xi Jinping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Recognizing how unusual the find was, she set out to confirm whether her first impression was correct.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

In his varsity debut, sophomore second baseman Auron Blackledge of Calabasas made quite a first impression on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

However, this particular puffin, Major Puff, doesn’t always make the best first impression, which is why I thought I’d step in now.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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