on the record

phrase

: for publication

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Nor have career scientists working at the federal health agencies, according to two officials KFF Health News is not naming because they were not authorized to speak on the record about the matter. Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Many expressed their sadness at knowing their friend would likely spend much of his life incarcerated, but declined to comment on the record. Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026 The Miami Herald spoke with several shop owners who expressed concern about rising costs but refused to go on the record, many citing the stigma surrounding the religion and misconceptions about practitioners. Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 The album features Humperdinck putting his own spin on songs by Journey, the Cars, Kiss and Aerosmith, with several guest musicians joining him on the record. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the record

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“On the record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20record. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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