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notch

[noch] / nɒtʃ /


NOUN
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They looked at the return of high-yield bonds to the matched public equities for every notch deterioration in credit, over the last 20 years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies gained 0.6% to close at its third straight record and notch its best 14-session performance since 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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 Ice Man went up another notch in the semis, giving Stephen Bunting no chance as he averaged 112.91 in another 6-2 win.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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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