as in recording
to make a written note of
I'll jot down the message
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Austin has started a total of six games since being selected in the seventh round in 2023, recording two picks and allowing quarterbacks to complete only 50% of their passes for just four touchdowns.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026 -
The boy refused and began recording their interaction on his cellphone.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The Louisville Kings beat the DC Defenders 33-30 after logging three interceptions and seeing Tyler Hudson log a 92-yard kick return touchdown.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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These authors decided that their lives were worth writing down—and, in the process, gave us a window into American history as seen through the eyes of young women.—
Greta Rybus,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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The system was inspired by Jim Collins, who visited Trek in 2018 and suggested writing down one lesson per book.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Certain mascaras, foundations and lip products contain PFAS as a texture agent, and some dental floss brands have historically used PFAS coatings, per NRDC reporting from September 2025.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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To prepare for the release of the 1926 census, archivists spent nearly three years conserving, digitizing and transcribing the decades-old data, McBride said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the advancement of technology, there is now a transcribing tool on hand, but Warner says, human transcribing is not only faster, but 99% accurate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Robb Report’s culinary spectacular is setting down roots in the Big Easy next month.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Woo yielded one hit over seven brilliant innings, setting down his last 12 batters and recording six strikeouts while matching the longest scoreless start of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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On Monday morning, Stockton police returned to the area, taking down tents and removing people still living near the slough.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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La Mesa’s enforcement of reckless e-bike riding has been slim-to-none, Lothian said, noting that the police chief said the city has issued just 3 e-bike citations to date.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Bastrop County detectives found evidence that Aviles had been dragged, strangled and assaulted, noting mud on her clothing and feet, bruising on her neck, chin and lip, and blood on her face and the exterior of her car.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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“Jotting (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jotting%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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