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

The game will provide fringe players with a chance to impress their bosses, Craig Bellamy and Michael O'Neill, who are understandably keen to stress the value of this encounter.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

If he were a new contact I had to impress, I’d be able to wear a better mask, but I can’t un-remind myself of the fact that this is Ollie, who I've known for years.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse