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[foot-print] / ˈfʊtˌprɪnt /


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Bombardier plans to invest $270 million to expand its American infrastructure footprint and hire 800 U.S. workers, days after President Trump seemed to soften his rhetoric against the Montreal-based business-jet maker.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

A student of both men, Doyle would immortalize detection as a study in “little distinctions”—a callus, a stain, a footprint or the mark of a ligature could become hallmarks of a criminal investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Bombardier plans to invest $270 million to expand its U.S. infrastructure footprint and hire 800 American workers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"We are committed to investing in the UK for the long term, expanding our industrial footprint and working together to deliver the capabilities needed for the future," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

When he dropped the bag to reach for the bottle, it was hard to miss the ragged knuckles or the big, dusty footprint stamped on the front of his new shirt.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

He said there were about "three dozen" people in his network split between Russia, Ukraine and elsewhere in Europe, with the contingent outside Russia providing logistical support, such as tracking targets' digital footprints.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The case has sent internet sleuths scouring digital footprints for clues to track them down.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Institutional investors leave large footprints in their wake, and that shows up in a stock’s trading volume and price.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Other influencer-led companies that have expanded production footprints in the city include Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal’s Mythical Entertainment and Alan Chikin Chow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

In the wet earth, strange footprints tracked from the front door.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby


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