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footmark

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌmärk

Definition of footmark

as in footstep

the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Recent Examples of footmark Holmes is able to distinguish the separate tracks of two men from the many footmarks of the constables on the scene. — Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019 The back of his shirt bore footmarks, after people ran over him in the panicked crowd. — Alaska Dispatch News, 2 Oct. 2017

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In the reboot, Hobie Buchannon’s daughter returns to his life and wants to follow in her dad’s footsteps and train as a lifeguard in one of the most important beach jobs in the world.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
But Candle House has also come up with stories squarely in the realm of realism — which also, by the way, follows in the footsteps of Rod Serling.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of footstep

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Given the larger footprint and tech overhaul, expect a slight bump over the outgoing model's starting prices, which start at US$29,700, while the Tucson Hybrid begins at $31,300, before destination charges and depending on the pricing basis.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
The United States should instead defend a narrower set of core interests with a smaller military footprint, more diplomacy, more alternatives, and more partners.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026

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