short descriptive or summarized jottings taken down for future reference
a record of impressions, reflections, etc, esp as a literary form
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The plaza where Manzo was slain is now filled with monuments — large photographs and posters featuring his quotes and an altar where people leave flowers, candles and handwritten notes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Macquarie notes Evolution also produces copper, volumes of which are anticipated to be around 80,000 metric tons in FY27.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
As Massie frequently notes, the bulk of the outside money arrayed against him has come from three billionaires – Las Vegas casino tycoon Miriam Adleson and hedge fund managers Paul Singer and John Paulson.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
With regard to Walmart, he notes that investors still might not fully appreciate “the structural margin expansion story from e-commerce and alternative revenue streams” that will continue in the longer term.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
As I talk, he jots down notes on a piece of paper, but stops when I get to the part about Dr.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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