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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Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024 -
But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Everyone in digital marketing should know that KPIs are measurable values demonstrating how effectively a company achieves key business objectives.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The robot achieves these speeds by flapping the fins up to ten times faster than real fish.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2025
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Asked what makes Fabregas different from Xavi and others in the Barcelona coaching tree, Sergi Roberto points to the amount of detail in scouting opponents.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This makes Saturday night an intriguing jump-off point.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Notches (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notches%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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