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impressive

[im-pres-iv] / ɪmˈprɛs ɪv /


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Still, they considered the size and timing of the effect both impressive and surprising.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Walter's 80 off just 46 balls set up Super Giants' imposing total of 186-4 at The Oval, before England seamer Josh Tongue led the bowling unit with an impressive 4-26 in Sunrisers' chase.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

But its CEO told investors that, “even when excluding this benefit, our gross-margin performance was impressive by any historical comparison.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Across this impressive if somewhat inscrutable list was the word Canceled.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

The technology of long-distance calls is getting more impressive every day, but there is still no way to telephone someone across an ocean.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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