hit record

noun

: a record or CD that is very popular and sells many copies

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Farmers are also major users of diesel fuel for their farming equipment, and have seen the price of that key workhorse fuel hit record levels. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Birth rates for women in their early and late 20s hit record lows, while the rate for women 40 to 44 reached its highest level since 1965. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 The burden on students increased as college tuition and other expenses hit record highs. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 With less than a month to go before the November election, diesel prices continue to hit record highs as some farmers transport their crops for processing and others rush to complete their fall harvest. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit record

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“Hit record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20record. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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