impress

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Fun lie: The titular characters in the 1997 comedy movie “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” claimed they invented the office staple to impress their former classmates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Nvidia just can’t seem to impress the market any more.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Lead and supporting actress nominees Jessie Buckley, Kate Hudson, Emma Stone, Elle Fanning, Wunmi Mosaku and Teyana Taylor have already won in the style department and are sure to impress yet again.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Successful companies don’t need to flatter their profits with generous adjustments to impress investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“This next one will impress them. When I call, start pumping the bellows, and whatever happens do not slow down, or speed up, or stop. There’s fiddly work involved.”

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman