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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On Sunday, 579 pairs of dancers swung into the record book. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 One day after McIlroy set the record for the largest lead through 36 holes, Young found a spot in the record book by making up the largest deficit in the third round to share the lead. Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Kopitar will leave having written his name all over the Kings’ record book. Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 The state record is 92 by Amarillo’s Sydney Greeson in 2018, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations record book. Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for record book

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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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