notes

¹ British

/ nəʊts /

plural noun

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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NOTES ² British

/ nəʊts /

abbreviation

natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery, a surgical technique for operating on internal organs through bodily orifices

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More significant: Kyra notes the necessity of stop signs on her corner, to keep people from speeding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Sigtermans’s website notes that its figures are based on self-reported data that have not been independently verified.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

"The myth that golf is exclusive or inaccessible is not the reality on the ground," he argues, though he notes barriers still exist - including cost and perception.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Retail consumer data through early April remained strong, notes Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

While Maggie wrote heartfelt words about her lost love, Robert sent Maggie short, polite notes.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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