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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For the 18-hole final at Poppy Hills Golf Course, Jones’ pairing included star freshman Jaden Soong of St. Francis of La Canada, who was challenging to rewrite the state record book.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
The record book was kicked sideways at the MSTCA Division 5 relays on Sunday at Kenney Field.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
Votto’s name is listed throughout the franchise record book: Second in home runs (356), first in walks (1,365), third in RBIs (1,144), second in doubles (459) and OPS (.920).
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 29 May 2025
That is until April 1, when (no April Fools’ Day joke), NFL owners approved a proposal by the competition committee to include player, coach and team statistics from the AAFC in the NFL record book.
—Mark Podolski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
The record book was kicked sideways at the MSTCA Division 5 relays on Sunday at Kenney Field.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
Votto’s name is listed throughout the franchise record book: Second in home runs (356), first in walks (1,365), third in RBIs (1,144), second in doubles (459) and OPS (.920).
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 29 May 2025
That is until April 1, when (no April Fools’ Day joke), NFL owners approved a proposal by the competition committee to include player, coach and team statistics from the AAFC in the NFL record book.
—Mark Podolski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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