notch
noun
an angular or V -shaped cut, indentation, or slit in an object, surface, or edge.
was notching
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past progressiveof notch.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But the mood has shifted from the euphoria that felt tangible when the Nasdaq was notching back-to-back records early this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
While Brown was notching a personal best in the opener, Tatum had an off-night shooting making just 7 of 30 shots — 2 of 15 from 3-point range.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2021
Before long, it was notching up more followers than many Liberal Democrat M.P.s could muster votes.
From The New Yorker ● May 8, 2015
As Pietersen was notching his 7,000th Test run something quite significant was happening at the other end.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 4, 2012
“Jesse Hughes oughter be here,” said one of the men who was notching the long logs.
From A Virginia Scout by D. C. Hutchison
