as in footsteps
the mark or impression made by a foot
the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window
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While Stephan specialized in trauma surgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine, Alexander followed his father’s footsteps into aesthetics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026 -
Walk in the footsteps of famous Irish authors and playwrights at Dunguaire Castle.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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For example, Kayali offers a commercially scalable bridge between Middle Eastern scent traditions and Western luxury while legacy establishments such as Abdul Samad Al Qurashi provide prestigious, multigenerational loyalty and strong regional footprints.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Seeing the tiny footprints of one of those babies in the autopsy records is a haunting reminder of that.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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“Footmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmarks. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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