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Meanings of footsteps in English

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        Examples for "footprint"
        Examples for "footprint"
        1
        And Americans buy products made in China, therefore supporting China's carbon footprint.
        The Guardian
        2
        She said we still need to continue trying to reduce our footprint.
        Radio NZ
        3
        This acquisition will extend Innovative's footprint in electrical and electro-mechanical products market.
        Reuters
        4
        The carbon footprint of the latter is far higher than the former.
        The Guardian
        5
        He stepped in the footprint of the other man in one place.
        The Go Ahead Boys and Simon's Mine
        Usage of footsteps in English
        1
        People ask if I expect my children to follow in my footsteps.
        The Irish Times
        2
        The door closed behind him; his retreating footsteps echoed in the corridor.
        Those Who Smiled, and Eleven Other Stories
        3
        The sound of male footsteps in the hall broke up the colloquy.
        The Daughters of Danaus
        4
        Out in the office building hallway I heard heavy footsteps come running.
        Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1930
        5
        One soldier said of that day, We heard only our own footsteps.
        A monster's notes
        6
        I hear footsteps behind me, and without turning I know it's Paul.
        The life you've imagined
        7
        The three stood still there in the shadow until the footsteps passed.
        In His Steps
        8
        As I set off down Patchin Place I heard footsteps behind me.
        For the love of mike
        9
        Then he heard the footsteps, coming in his direction along the road.
        The Young Lions
        10
        I hear footsteps, and as I turn, I hear a familiar voice.
        Equoid
        11
        They both heard footsteps from a lower level at the same time.
        The spurned viscountess
        12
        The footsteps had stopped by the time he eliminated the second light.
        Fire With Fire
        13
        A moment later, she heard the soft sound of light footsteps approaching.
        The seeker
        14
        Many poets have followed in their footsteps; none have been so popular.
        Literary and Philosophical Essays: French, German and Italian
        15
        The footsteps which had started in pursuit ceased in a few minutes.
        The Betrayal
        16
        There was the sound of voices and hurried footsteps in the yard.
        The Schoolmistress, and Other Stories
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        Footsteps through the time
        Footsteps across language varieties
        Canada
        Common
        United Kingdom
        Common
        United States of America
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