notch
noun
an angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
had notched
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past perfectof notch.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The victory over Bosnia marked America’s third of the tournament—more than it had notched in any previous edition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Silver had notched significant declines earlier this week, falling to near $70, amid changes to precious metals trading rules made by the exchange operator CME Group.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
The spin rates on his curveball and slider had also dropped, though it had notched up on other pitches such as his cutter.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024
Johnson, a wealthy but largely unknown businessman from Michigan, said in a recent social media post that he had notched 23,000 donors and was “confident” he would make the debate stage.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
I had notched a three and two singles, when he sent me down a medium to fast which got me in two minds and I played back to it too late.
From The Little White Bird; or, Adventures in Kensington gardens by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
