hit record

noun

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

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Despite years of climate summits and net-zero targets, global coal consumption and production both hit record highs in 2024. Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Investors also assessed the resilience of corporate earnings on Wall Street amid tariff threats, after two of the three key benchmarks hit record highs overnight. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 21 July 2025 Beef prices in the U.S. continue to hit record highs, yet demand for the popular summer grilling staple remains strong — prompting shoppers, farmers and restaurants to adapt. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025 Cincinnati among just 4 metros to see rents spike in May Cincinnati was among just four metros to hit record highs for median rents last month, including Chicago, Memphis and Washington, D.C. Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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