notch
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We sort of knew this anyway, of course, but Boro coming out and putting it on the record ramps up the story another notch.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
All three were on pace to notch record closing highs.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Those measly gains were good enough for the latter two to notch fresh highs, their 16th and 12th so far in 2026, respectively.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The defense contractor said Thursday it now expects to notch adjusted earnings of $11.40 to $11.60 this year, up from a prior outlook of $11.30 to $11.50.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
When the sun set that night, Sam cut one more notch in a stick to keep track of the thirty-one days of incubation.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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