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 latest scorcher comes after Western Europe recorded its hottest June and July on record, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitor. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Prolonged heat and drought have seriously disrupted agricultural production, causing crops to ripen early and resulting in Britain’s earliest harvest season on record. — CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 July was the hottest month on record in the United Kingdom, and the country's weather agency says 2026 is on track to be the hottest year on record as well. — Npr Staff, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 The industry had 18% more sellers but 19% fewer buyers than the prior year, and first-time buyers accounted for just 8% of deals, the lowest share on record. — Roman Pedan, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on record

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