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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

Second place went to another horror film, Focus Features' "Obsession," whose strong critic and audience reviews have seen it steadily notch higher earnings in its three weeks out.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

We sort of knew this anyway, of course, but Boro coming out and putting it on the record ramps up the story another notch.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Apple stock continues to notch one record after another, extending this year’s impressive rebound.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The man bellied up to the bar, and conversations around him quieted a notch or two.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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