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[foot-print] / ˈfʊtˌprɪnt /


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I encountered Chud’s footprint almost everywhere I went.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

The idea resembles winding optical fiber around a spool, but nanofabrication makes it possible to fit the path into a far smaller footprint.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

"As the Premier League's broadcasting footprint has increased so has the value of these deals," Maguire said.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The lighter footprint is intended to make permitting easier.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

It had a mammoth’s fossilized footprint and rock candy in the gift shop.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

Some of the vehicles abandoned by foreign forces went on display this week, including a Humvee covered in dusty footprints and wrapped in fairy lights.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Dr. Anthony Romilio of The University of Queensland's Dinosaur Lab studied more than 130 footprints spread across the 95.5-meter track.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

When you get locked up, your digital presence is the total sum of your activity on social media, and its footprints continue stepping without you.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

There would be some rationale for a tie-up between AstraZeneca and BMS due to their complementary footprints in oncology and cardiovascular diseases, but a deal seems unlikely, according to Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 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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