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Surrounded mostly by top professionals, the 23-year-old Murphy has notched a goal and four assists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

So far, the film has notched a 91% rating on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

The 34-year-old has notched in his past three league games, the longest streak of a career that has seen him score in 17 different Premier League campaigns.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Tom Huber has helmed the portfolio for more than 25 years and has notched an 11.8% return this year.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

But if, like the grandsire of Hubert at Hastings, Lockhart has drawn a good bow, Boswell, like the Locksley of the novelist, has notched his shaft, and comparisons have long ceased to be instituted.

From James Boswell Famous Scots Series by Leask, W. Keith (William Keith)