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notch

[noch] / nɒtʃ /


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The always-bustling neighborhood will turn up a notch when Ghanaians, Ivorians and Senegalese gather over jollof rice, tart bissap drinks made from hibiscus flowers and rich, shareable lamb and seafood dishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani took his Arsenal super-fandom up a notch on Wednesday when he attended Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal themed kurta.

From BBC • May 28, 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

Picariello said Ford has to quickly notch additional similarly sized deals to prove the energy business will meet projected demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Paul Ellis toiled on the night shift at the mill and painted houses during the day in a vain effort to raise his family a notch or two.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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