as in wins
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor
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Two heavyweight wins against the Cowboys and Chiefs raised the curtain in emphatic fashion and Week 3 saw Philly face the Los Angeles Rams in what was a rematch of last season’s divisional round match-up in the playoffs.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Unfortunately for Team Europe, however, match wins only count for one point on Day 1 in the ascending scoring system at this tournament, which was founded by Roger Federer and others in 2017 in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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On average, Tonello achieves around 15–20 percent faster execution.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fury is lauded for its efficiency – paired with a carbon fiber monocoque, the total vehicle achieves the best power-to-weight ratio on this list.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Especially in creative and culture-driven industries, where ideas and storytelling carry extra weight, the ability to influence others often determines whether a vision gains traction or fades away.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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But the contest isn’t just about which bear gains the most weight.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Original music by Fernando Velázquez scores imagery shot from the air.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The critic scores for the example flicks ranged from 13% to 51%.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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As an independent school leader, Shackelford now makes $101,000 a year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Koupparis, who makes costuming a speciality, is among the most senior members of this group, which first numbered about 15 people when it was founded in 2013.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Notches (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notches%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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