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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

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

Therein lies a big asterisk about El Niño.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino is very much in the conversation, though with one asterisk: he is committed to the United States national team for the World Cup.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

Vincent adds diagonal threads from the corners to create an X through the middle, so it looks like the Union Jack British flag, or a six-pointed asterisk.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Hopefully, yes, but that answer comes with a few heavy asterisks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

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

It has been called "the season of asterisks" but, with Premier League charges and points deductions dominating the news agenda, understanding football finances has become crucial for fans.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2024

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

Naturally, she had never heard the word spoken, or seen it in print, or come across it in asterisks.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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