as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor
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Then strain again through the cheesecloth as directed above. Notes: Use a burr grinder or the supermarket coffee-aisle grinder to achieve a coarse to medium-coarse grind, or ask your local coffee shop to grind the beans for you.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025 -
The airport also achieved record operating revenue.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Carp out, cash in An effort to reduce the number of grass carp in Bella Vista lakes comes with a chance to win a monthly $100 prize.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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In his time at Kansas, the Jayhawks won seven Big 12 regular-season titles and three Big 12 Tournament championships.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Building or attaining such a team is not just costly but time-consuming.—
Roman Reznikov,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But so far, the Trump administration has only rolled back the policy for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration, which help low- to moderate-income families attain home ownership.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Flexible work models are also gaining traction, from four‑day weeks to job shares and compressed hours, enabling workers to maintain their income while reclaiming personal time.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That transformation gained steam Tuesday when the Division I Board of Directors approved a proposal to grant the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC increased voting power on the NCAA’s key oversight and governance committees.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stewart, who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, made four appearances for the Dodgers, giving up two runs and six hits in 3⅔ innings for a 4.91 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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Burton made a triple, a layup, and two free throws to help the Valkyries push their lead back to 20 by the 1:30 mark of the third quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Notch (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notch%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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