footnote
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In any event, nothing shared in either of these Dylan outlets has proved itself to be anything more monumental than a footnote in this man’s career and body of work.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
In a fascinating footnote, the disgraced admiral reclaimed his reputation and won a peerage in Britain by vanquishing the French in a 1782 naval battle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
In a footnote, the plaintiff clarified that his brother was also present at the time of the incident and that neither of them engaged in inappropriate conduct toward the unidentified woman.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Arsenal will hope this blip is only a footnote in what can still be a successful season - but the Gunners are going to have get back to their best, and quickly.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The whole story would scarcely rate a footnote in the history of science, except for one thing.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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Reading: Informational - Middle School
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Reading: Informational - High School
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