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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

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

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

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

A few days later I was carving another notch when Star came and grabbed the stone out of my hand.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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