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notch

[noch] / nɒtʃ /


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“That means notch lapels, button cuffs and pants with belt loops, as opposed to peak lapels, French cuffs and side adjusters.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Those quantum-fueled gains reignited on Thursday, as IBM shares climbed 3.5% to $264.22 to notch their highest close in three months.

From Barron's • May 28, 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

U.S. indexes finished mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 losing less than 0.1% to notch its first back-to-back declines this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Thinking of her letters made me feel like there was something winding up inside me, and that pink envelope wound it one notch tighter.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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