on record

phrase

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1
: in the position of having publicly declared oneself
went on record as opposed to higher taxes
2
: being known, published, or documented
the judge's opinion is on record

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The outbreak is already the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 Gulf sovereign wealth funds are on track for one of their busiest years on record, despite the economic disruptions caused by the Iran war. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 2 July 2026 Paris had its hottest day on record last month, forcing the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to close early for days in a row. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Last winter was the second-warmest on record, according to the city’s ordinance, with record low snowpack almost everywhere. — Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on record

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“On record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20record. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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