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Recent Examples of footnote
However, the Shenzhou-20 landing delay is not just a procedural footnote.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Maye also fumbled a hand-off, but now that play becomes a footnote on an otherwise spectacularly clutch night for the young quarterback.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Little footnote to the King Creole story.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
The language document also included a footnote that parents and health care providers should consider whether the newborn faces risks, such as a hepatitis B-positive household member or frequent contact with people who have emigrated from areas where hepatitis B is common.
—ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Maye also fumbled a hand-off, but now that play becomes a footnote on an otherwise spectacularly clutch night for the young quarterback.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Little footnote to the King Creole story.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
The language document also included a footnote that parents and health care providers should consider whether the newborn faces risks, such as a hepatitis B-positive household member or frequent contact with people who have emigrated from areas where hepatitis B is common.
—ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnote
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The show, meanwhile, harkened back to eras gone by, featuring burlesque, showgirl outfits, an homage to West Side Story and references to past Las Vegas royalty, including The Rat Pack and Elvis Presley.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Collins sponsored a bill that was drafted in part by the governor’s office to ban offshore wind turbines in state waters and delete most of the references to climate change in state law.—
Shauna Muckle,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nichole did not name her alleged abuser in the caption.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Song Sung Blue actress took to Instagram to share some throwback photos of her mini-me along with a heartwarming caption to commemorate the big day.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With additional notes of nutmeg oil, coriander, and musk the scent profile is rich and understated—it’ll make a whispering statement without smelling like everyone else in the room.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 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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Hoyer plans to formally announce his retirement in a speech on the House floor Thursday morning, the source said.—
Nikole Killion,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The source claims the couple don't spend much time together otherwise, beyond their joint public appearances.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Footnote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnote. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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