in record numbers

phrase

: in amounts or quantities greater than ever before
New houses are being built in record numbers.

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Given the incredible growth of osteopathic medical education, this philosophy and these principles are resonating with prospective medical students and patients in record numbers. Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026 Bears have wandered into people's homes across the United States in record numbers after a dry winter wiped out plants, grasses, berries and nuts that form around 90% of their diet, Reuters reported. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 This comes as women have entered the workforce in record numbers as part of social and economic reforms under Vision 2030, playing an increasingly prominent role in consumer spending. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 State treasurers, comptrollers, and other public officials have continued to invest and reinvest in Israel Bonds, and in record numbers. Dr. Andrew M. Hutter, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in record numbers

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“In record numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20record%20numbers. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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