The phrase "allow the impression" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing perceptions or beliefs that one might create or permit in others.
Example: "His vague statements may allow the impression that he is not fully committed to the project."
Alternatives: "create the impression" or "give the impression".
But David Neeleman, the airline's chief executive, said he did not want to allow the impression that JetBlue was losing money like its larger competitors.
"We must not allow the impression to arise that this is a problem for the whole auto industry or that it raises questions over the integrity of Volkswagen overall.
The letter says: "Please do not allow the impression that all Conservative Party activists are opposed to gay marriage.
He cannot possibly allow the impression of dissension to continue without appearing to be weak or indecisive, not at a time when so much negative news about Afghanistan is appearing on the front pages of the nation's major newspapers almost every day and McChrystal's most vocal ally is President Hamid Karzai.
"Perhaps even more remarkable," added Mr Sumption, was the fact that BBC news chief Richard Sambrook "allowed the impression to persist, even among the governors of the BBC".
The fact that the P.B.A. has been a strong supporter of Mr. Spencer allowed the impression that Mr. Cola's position might have been a reward for political assistance.
Ed (Miliband) sometimes allows his rhetoric to run away with him and allows the impression to be created that rather than pivoting forwards from now he wants to pivot back to some pre-New Labour stage".
Yet nationalism excites strong passions and he may still find the going hard, particularly if he allows the impression to take hold that he is seeking "a solution to the problem".
Addressing Labour's failure to attract middle-class voters, Umunna said: "We allowed the impression to arise that we were not on the side of those who are doing well.
