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.
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That game came a day after Ohtani set a record by reaching base nine consecutive times on two homers, two doubles and five walks, four of them intentional.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The Buffalo running back sped for 216 yards (an amazing 168 of them before contact, according to ESPN Research) and set a record for the most yards the Panthers have ever given up to any back in a single game.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The surge in passengers would set a record high with luxury cruises seeing a notable surge in the Mediterranean.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Aubrey set a record for the most field goals from 60 yards or more with his fifth career make, a 61-yarder against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The Buffalo running back sped for 216 yards (an amazing 168 of them before contact, according to ESPN Research) and set a record for the most yards the Panthers have ever given up to any back in a single game.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The surge in passengers would set a record high with luxury cruises seeing a notable surge in the Mediterranean.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Aubrey set a record for the most field goals from 60 yards or more with his fifth career make, a 61-yarder against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Set a record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20a%20record. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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