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[foot-print] / ˈfʊtˌprɪnt /


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Moscow had resisted that arrangement for more than a decade, wary of China’s expanding footprint in territory it has long considered its sphere of influence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

It marks a massive scale-up for the German discounter, which first entered the US in 1976 and has steadily grown its footprint to nearly 2,800 storefronts.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Its designs were suited to its urban New England market — three stories high with a narrow footprint.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

"If such a material could replace regular conductors in applications like computers and data centers, global energy consumption could be slashed and the heat footprint of the ICT sector vastly reduced."

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

It had a mammoth’s fossilized footprint and rock candy in the gift shop.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

His character is naturally fascinated by the dinosaur park but soon realises the reptiles are breeding, after discovering broken dinosaur eggshells and baby footprints in the jungle.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Scientists are preparing for a new era of lunar exploration, but a new study suggests that every landing could leave behind more than footprints.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

BPM said the proposed combination would benefit from the complementary territorial footprints of the two banks, result in cost savings of more than 650 million euros and revenue synergies above 450 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

Those higher prices have followed disruptions from tariffs last year, among other price shocks over this decade, that have prompted companies to more closely manage their production footprints and their costs.

From MarketWatch Jun. 7, 2026

Masvita’s footprints went across the compound to Grandmother’s hut.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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