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impress

[im-pres, im-pres] / ɪmˈprɛs, ˈɪm prɛs /




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Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Ferguson was an investor and "ambassador" for the business, and Fernandez used this connection to impress investors and staff, the worker claims.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He then takes us on a lightning tour through each realm, offering a head-spinning wealth of information replete with helpful analogies and fun facts you can impress your friends with later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials struggled to impress upon the public the grave risks associated with the disease, as well as how easily it could spread.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The boys practiced challenging each other to a duel, which they felt certain would impress the tsar, should they meet him, while Veronika energetically practiced every dance step she had ever learned.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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