Phrases with «historical footnote»

The phrase "historical footnote" refers to something or someone that is not considered significant or important in history. It means that it is seen as a small detail or a minor part of the past that is often overlooked or not widely known or remembered. Full definition

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Sentences with «historical footnote»

Now, these serve as interesting historical footnotes for America's favorite Pony Car. (automobilemag.com)
Theo James has the looks, skill and range of an actor on the verge of superstardom, and Ben Kingsley injects some humor into his role as master villain, but the script (by director Per Fly and Daniel Pyne, who wrote The Manchurian Candidate) is too crammed with information that it sounds like historical footnotes. (observer.com)
There are several intriguing historical footnotes to that scarred 1972 Olympic basketball final. (si.com)
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Phrases with «historical footnote»

Sentences with «historical footnote»

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