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Recent Examples of footnote
In a Texas appeals court footnote, the court refers specifically to the singer’s true name.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The men were personally congratulated with a direct call, while the women were referenced later, almost as a footnote, in a moment punctuated by laughter.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
This is not a technical footnote.
—David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Why is this moment a mere footnote to our country's story rather than a centerpiece of our lessons?
—CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The men were personally congratulated with a direct call, while the women were referenced later, almost as a footnote, in a moment punctuated by laughter.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
This is not a technical footnote.
—David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Why is this moment a mere footnote to our country's story rather than a centerpiece of our lessons?
—CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnote
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But Díaz-Canel’s reference to the Obama-era thaw — built on diplomatic outreach and economic openings — is for some in the South Florida Cuban exile community more of a warning than reassurance.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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On occasion, the obviousness of Nett’s references does pay off.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the visuals, Tan’s actual caption struck a reflective tone that stood out from the usual social media fare.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tan’s birthday caption offered a window into where his head is at entering his seventh decade.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bret Johnson said as a high school football coach at Mission Viejo, his father wrote notes on yellow legal pads and received assistance from aids to send emails.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Family members, supporters of the defendants and law enforcement officers sat through hours of closing arguments and instructions to jurors, with some scribbling notes and others dabbing tears from their eyes.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Below is a map of the affected states: The FDA alert has a chart with corresponding item numbers, product descriptions, as well as UPC and lot numbers for customers to cross-reference.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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This will allow users to search and cross-reference the texts from anywhere in the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The publication also seeks to become the community’s go-to source for reliable information on the rebuilding process and to provide specific advice for residents and businesses grappling with building permits and insurance claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Footnote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnote. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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