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Recent Examples of footprintsOther sister brands are changing up their footprints.—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026 There was something about the footprints disappearing in the powder dusting the sidewalks, the heaps of dirty snow that the kids tried to conquer like Everest, and dogs nearly my size scratching their backs on a tiny patch of ice that resonated with me.—Leslie Hsu Oh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026 Until the parks increase their capacities by expanding their footprints and adding more attractions through DisneylandForward plans, there simply is no space for new fans at Disneyland.—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 Kurt's key takeaways For decades, space was about flags and footprints.—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Advanced Finishing Technology One of the most effective ways brands reduce their environmental footprints is through advanced finishing technologies.—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026 Tech companies are racing to expand their data center footprints to meet the needs of companies that want to run AI models.—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026 But grout can trap dirt easily, while tile surfaces can show splatters and footprints.—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026 There were no footprints leading in and out of the buildings, though with the storm’s intensity any trace of them would have been snowed under within minutes.—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footprints
footsteps
Noun
Of the ex-couple's four children, only Patrick followed in his dad's footsteps by pursuing a career in show business.
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Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
After a breakout rookie season that helped earn him an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, the Red Sox hope Anthony can soon follow in Ortiz’s footsteps to become the face of the franchise.