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[foot-print] / ˈfʊtˌprɪnt /


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Its designs were suited to its urban New England market — three stories high with a narrow footprint.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

"If such a material could replace regular conductors in applications like computers and data centers, global energy consumption could be slashed and the heat footprint of the ICT sector vastly reduced."

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

When Ford committed $2 billion to accelerate vehicle production, my teammates and I were proud to work to ensure the company’s footprint grew.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

"But I think nuclear technology clearly is important in the future, particularly if we think about energy and reducing our carbon footprint."

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

The soles of my shoes mark each rock with a wet footprint.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

Scientists are preparing for a new era of lunar exploration, but a new study suggests that every landing could leave behind more than footprints.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

All of the recently excavated footprints are evenly spaced except for one print, which is out of line with the others.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

BPM said the proposed combination would benefit from the complementary territorial footprints of the two banks, result in cost savings of more than 650 million euros and revenue synergies above 450 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

Those higher prices have followed disruptions from tariffs last year, among other price shocks over this decade, that have prompted companies to more closely manage their production footprints and their costs.

From MarketWatch Jun. 7, 2026

He looked for more footprints and the string of cactus flower petals.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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