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asterisk

[as-tuh-risk] / ˈæs tə rɪsk /


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Some cinema snobs might find Letterboxd a distasteful asterisk on film culture.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

But the victory came with an asterisk: Folarin Balogun, a Brooklyn-born striker who leads the team in goals, got a red card for fouling an opposing player.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

Or did he put an asterisk on any future games they might win in this World Cup?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

“Appearance is paid for and authorized by each candidate and ballot measure which is designated by” an asterisk.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

And there it was between Jonas N. and Luke S. With an asterisk next to it.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

Little by little they found out that some of those things weren’t worth having and all of them came with asterisks.

From Salon May 31, 2026

Some are even putting asterisks next to the champions.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2025

With several asterisks, qualifications and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the band of characters, films and books that will become public domain as the year turns to 2024.

From Washington Times Dec. 14, 2023

The short answer is yes, but it comes with a few asterisks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2023

The snow was still falling, dissolving against the windshield, leaving wet asterisks on the glass.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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