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 three warmest years on record for average global temperatures are 2025, 2024 and 2023, according to NASA. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Below-normal rainfall could continue until next year The capital of San Juan recorded its driest month on record in more than 120 years in July, said Emanuel Rodriguez, a hydrologist at National Weather Service in San Juan. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Green was the fastest man on record at the GHSA track-and-field meet in May. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Comes a Time wasn’t even on record store shelves yet, but his mind was already onto the next album and newer songs. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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