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notch

[noch] / nɒtʃ /


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If those gains hold, Nvidia will notch its longest winning streak since a 10-day stretch in November 2023, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They experienced a rarefied state — a gap between life and death as narrow as the notch they were attempting to clear at dusk Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The recent volatility has minted some winners—stocks in the S&P 500 energy sector are up 39% this year, on track to notch their best quarterly performance on record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"It's difficult to really hang your hat on the Premier League being top notch at the moment," former Tottenham midfielder Andy Reid said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The morning of her two hundredth notch, Jinny woke to the sound of rain, spittering softly against the sand and leaves outside her window.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder




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