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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Aya Ferguson already has a place in the CIF San Diego Section record book in two girls swimming relays. Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Hyo Joo Kim blew past Nelly Korda and right into the LPGA record book Saturday with her second score this week of 11-under 61, giving her the lowest 54-hole score in LPGA history and a four-shot lead in the Ford Championship. ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 Yet the official McDonald’s record book didn’t recognize it, and Jordan continued to hold the record until Jonathan Bender put up 31 in 1999. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 That performance now puts his name alone in the NASCAR record book as the only driver to go 3-for-3 to start a season. Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 2 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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