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As a result, many semiconductor stocks are notching triple-digit percentage gains this year, capped by Samsung Electronics’ entry into the club of companies with trillion-dollar market values last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The evening newscasts on ABC, CBS and NBC are notching their biggest audiences in years.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2020

They are notching successes; some have seen annual pay increases of about 5% to almost 20% , according to Julie Schmid, executive director of the American Association of University Professors.

From The Guardian • Sep. 28, 2017

As companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and small-satellite maker Planet are notching successes and have fueled interest in commercial space, Xcor must now weigh the options for its future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2017

Long-term interest rates are notching higher, a clear sign that some perceive the investment climate as riskier.

From Time Magazine Archive