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notch

[noch] / nɒtʃ /


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Shares will notch their longest run of daily gains since March 2018 if they finish in the green on Tuesday, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Second place went to another horror film, Focus Features' "Obsession," whose strong critic and audience reviews have seen it steadily notch higher earnings in its three weeks out.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

There are even some corporate issuers that have the same or higher credit rating as the U.S. government: Microsoft, for example, is rated triple-A, with the U.S. one notch below that.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

MK kicked the energy up a notch further when he launched into his viral hit Dior, which became an instant club classic following its release last year.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"See this notch?" she said, pointing to one end of the stick.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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