as in wins
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
a stunning performance that notched up a second Academy Award for the actor
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Using match play rules, the team with the lowest score wins one point.—
Keith Stewart, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Follow along with us during the show to see who wins!—
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The fiber’s irregular length distribution—with 50 percent at 28 millimeters and 50 percent in the 10 to 20 millimeter range—delivers a textured, semi-dull and opaque aesthetic that achieves a genuine, vintage washdown performance.—
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The 2026 Sequoia achieves 22 miles per gallon combined, up eight miles per gallon from the second-gen model's measly 14 miles per gallon combined.—
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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.—
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Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
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Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same-day access to the Stock Show grounds.—
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Washington, meanwhile, gains a high-usage playmaker to elevate an offense currently ranked near the bottom of the league in guard production and efficiency, though the Wizards are not expected to pursue an immediate extension until evaluating Young's health following recent knee and quad injuries.—
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Stevenson 10-3 (4) Quinton Frakes also scores in double figures twice at Wheeling, where the Patriots finish third.—
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Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 31 as the Lakers surge late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121.—
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This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.—
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Darong 2-piece Lounge Set With over 1,000 sets sold in the past month, this popular 2-piece outfit makes long travel days feel instantly more polished without sacrificing comfort.—
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“Notches (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notches%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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