have the impression

Example Sentences

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“I have the impression that the people in Cuba were expecting more from the world than what they are seeing in reality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

At a recent Cabinet meeting, Trump said that he welcomes Chinese investment in the United States, and that he doesn’t understand why some people have the impression that he doesn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

"I have the impression that fewer offers have come my way as a result."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

As a result, many people have the impression that the growing sizes of cities are making weather extremes worse for the people who live there.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2023

I see the stars, I see the rockets, and for a moment have the impression that I have fallen asleep at a garden fête.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque