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Free sign upThe phrase 'with an asterisk' is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used as a way of signifying that a footnote or found at the bottom of the page contains more information. For example: "The movie, known as 'Citizen Kane',* was released in 1941." The asterisk signifies that a footnote can be found at the bottom of the page containing more details about the movie.
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But with an asterisk.
Well, with an asterisk.
I'd say yes, with an asterisk.
And this is true, with an asterisk.
We include it with an asterisk.
They just say "decline" with an asterisk.
TIM PETERSON, MINNEAPOLIS Agreed with an asterisk.
Call it a winning streak -- with an asterisk.
Even China's unquestioned economic clout comes with an asterisk.
I'd give them a rating of 85, with an asterisk.
Everything she has achieved will now come with an asterisk.
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