asterisk

Example Sentences

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The upswing from February requires a little asterisk.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

But analysts say that year deserves an asterisk because millions of people spent more time at home during the pandemic while Roku temporarily pulled back on international expansion and other spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

It highlights unsettling elements, such as Letby responding "no comment" to police questions while in custody, and excerpts from her diary where dates coinciding with the babies' deaths are marked with an asterisk.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

"All told this is a positive report, that comes with an asterisk," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Silky cables trailed from the arrows, arcing over the pool and anchoring where they landed to form a huge golden asterisk.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan