record book
noun
: a book that has records of the best or most remarkable performances or achievements in a particular sport or activity
—usually used figuratively
His long jump earned him a place in the record book.
That game was one for the record books.
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The Ravens took all the players and coaches, but crucially, not the Browns’ old record book.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Freshman phenom Malachi Toney has his name all over Miami’s record book.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
The end result was a loss in the record book, but Self came away pleased with how his team played.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 2025
For the record book, the White House clocked the shutdown at 42 days, 22 hours and 25 minutes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Freshman phenom Malachi Toney has his name all over Miami’s record book.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
The end result was a loss in the record book, but Self came away pleased with how his team played.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 2025
For the record book, the White House clocked the shutdown at 42 days, 22 hours and 25 minutes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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