set a record

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: to achieve something no other person or thing has achieved

She set a record for the most sales in the history of the company.

Examples of set a record in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If approved, the deal would set a record for the highest price ever paid for a professional sports team. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

In fact, Outer Banks season 5 has set a record on IMDB for the series. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

One attracted attention worldwide and set a record for the highest sales in the first week in South Korea among debut albums released that year. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

The Salt Shed and Empty Bottle are once again seeking 5,000 people to help set a record for the World’s Largest Karaoke. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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