impressing

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Part of the Windsor visit’s appeal to Patel, agents told the New York Times, was impressing his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, who is 18 years his junior.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

She was drawn to theater and music, impressing music teacher and classical pianist Lars Clutterham, who saw she had talent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Now the only cheetah left at the zoo, she feels responsible for impressing the humans who come to see her run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In the 39 games he's played this season, he's started 37, with his versatility impressing boss Alvaro Arbeloa as he covers defensive and midfield positions.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

As Elijah Muhammad spoke, the two Clay brothers practically led the applause, further impressing everyone with their sincerity—since a Muslim rally was about the world’s last place to seek fight fans.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey