hit record

noun

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

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According to industry analysts, overall sourcing throughput has hit record levels while diversifying rapidly away from single-source dependencies. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Diesel fuel has hit record prices and that's putting the squeeze on public school districts all across the country. — Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 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 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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