for the record

phrase

: for public knowledge : on the record

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Even before the fireworks of the knockout round, the group stage was one for the record books. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 2026 This pop of olivey green adds a summery pop to an oversized white button-down—and would also (for the record) be excellent playing against the pink blazer above. Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Building something huge wasn’t enough to qualify for the record. New Atlas, 3 July 2026 DeSantis has offered little public explanation for the record number of executions carried out since 2025 on his watch. Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the record

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“For the record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20record. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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