make an impression
Example Sentences
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“It’s our first time here, it’s a much bigger audience, so we want to make an impression and prove that Filipinos deserve to be on that stage.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
So for Super Bowl LX, the fake-brain industry is working to make an impression on our real brains by turning to the cryptocurrency bubble’s onetime game plan—and bringing in all your favorite celebrities.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026
In terms of arrangements and production, “Goon” was much more varied, probably because it had to be—Mr. Jesso was unknown, and needed to make an impression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
The film’s two new songs, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” fail to make an impression.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025
I realize that if I want Haymitch's attention, this is my moment to make an impression.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
