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 end result was a loss in the record book, but Self came away pleased with how his team played.
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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
The Los Angeles Rams quarterback is rewriting the record book, becoming the first in NFL history to throw 20 touchdown passes without an interception over a six-game stretch.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
The second is of Madison sophomore quarterback Nehemiah Patman, whose 47 total regular-season touchdowns have put him in the Michigan record book.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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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
The Los Angeles Rams quarterback is rewriting the record book, becoming the first in NFL history to throw 20 touchdown passes without an interception over a six-game stretch.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
The second is of Madison sophomore quarterback Nehemiah Patman, whose 47 total regular-season touchdowns have put him in the Michigan record book.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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