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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Following in his parents’ footsteps, Henry also became an actor, making his on-screen debut at the age of 6 in the film Kiss and Tell.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Rapaport is most well-known for his on-screen work as an actor, but aims to follow in the footsteps of fellow actors turned politicians, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan, by becoming the next mayor of New York City.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Blanca pointed to companies moving to South Florida, as well as local companies expanding their footprints, as the drivers for office demand in Miami-Dade.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Remembrances begin in a context of prayer, reflection Remembrances, reflections in both fire footprints began in earnest on Tuesday night.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The shop is housed in a former beauty salon, steps from the bakery.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Footmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmarks. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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