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 report notes that Hartnett now reckons that because investor sentiment has become so bullish, markets are within a “chip shot” of hitting a technical sell signal.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Inhaling the blend of white musk, floral notes and amber of Rouat Al Musk by Lattafa, a $16 fragrance from Weerasinghe’s collection, attendees oooh and nod in enthusiastic approval.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
However, gains from higher crude palm oil prices could partly offset the weakness, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Graham notes that is not the case for everyone and that access to creative subjects like drama and music has "really diminished".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
I wiped my hands on a kitchen towel and brought up this morning’s notes on my phone.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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