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Recent Examples of footnote
This coverage would be eligible for a Pulitzer or a Peabody, if not for the footnote full of flourishes.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Photograph is more than a historical footnote For Haitians, however, looking for positive news amid their homeland’s political turmoil and gang violence, the photograph has become more than a historical footnote.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Our story begins with these symbols; it should not be hidden as a footnote.
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Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
In casual conversation, it’s treated as a biological footnote, something between a quirk and a joke.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Photograph is more than a historical footnote For Haitians, however, looking for positive news amid their homeland’s political turmoil and gang violence, the photograph has become more than a historical footnote.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Our story begins with these symbols; it should not be hidden as a footnote.
—
Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
In casual conversation, it’s treated as a biological footnote, something between a quirk and a joke.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footnote
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Born in Brooklyn to a Haitian father and a Puerto Rican mother, Basquiat drew on a wide range of cultural references that shaped both his life and his work.
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For reference, this is about 10 degrees below average for this time of June.
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Like why does Bravo think making the captions all different sizes screams Gen Z?
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Prior to the show, Richie shared photos on Instagram and expressed excitement for the upcoming show in the caption.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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Take notes on what’s ready to change.
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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.
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This will allow users to search and cross-reference the texts from anywhere in the world.
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Under state law, any single gift — or multiple gifts from the same source that add up to $50 or more during the annual period — must be disclosed.
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In conversations with nearly a dozen sources close to the White House, most of whom requested anonymity to discuss private interactions, allies of the president and vice president said Trump isn’t sold on Vance as his 2028 pick.
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“Footnote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footnote. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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