in record time

phrase

: in the least amount of time ever
He finished in record time.

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With its high resolution and ability to create mosaic images and deliver data in record time, the spacecraft changed the game in terms of studying Earth from space. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 This movie has become a classic in record time because people just love it so much. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 July 2026 Although many of our dinners serve four people, this collection of hits is perfect for serving half as many and in record time. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Manager Russell Martin had alienated the Rangers support in record time, and the club was in such a dysfunctional state that fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch as a protest. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in record time

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“In record time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20record%20time. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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