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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Singh carefully notes modern Punjabi music has reproduced sexist tropes and reinforced traditional norms around gender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

CEO Hal Lawton notes strong farm and ranch segments but faltering pet sales.

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The resolution fund would auction short-term notes in exchange for reserve money and tender reserves with the Fed to purchase Treasurys and agency mortgage-backed securities at cost.

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"China has moved beyond a replication economy," Tim Parkinson of consultancy Storytellers China notes.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Ruby, protect me!” he squealed in exaggerated high notes.

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