hit record

noun

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

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That proved to be wrong, as murders and shootings in the city hit record lows in Mamdani’s first seven months. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 When Russia cut gas to Europe in 2022, there was no slack in the system, and prices hit record highs. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 His group helped lobby the federal government to create Amtrak, which has hit record ridership in recent years. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Net sales and all profit items hit record highs for a fiscal first quarter, the company said. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 25 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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