How to Use for the record in a Sentence
for the record
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Even before the fireworks of the knockout round, the group stage was one for the record books.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 2026
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Building something huge wasn’t enough to qualify for the record.
—New Atlas, 3 July 2026
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This pop of olivey green adds a summery pop to an oversized white button-down—and would also (for the record) be excellent playing against the pink blazer above.
—Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 3 July 2026
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Beginning with the eight-and-a-half-minute title track, Orton’s craggy vocals are front and center for the record’s duration.
—David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026
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DeSantis has offered little public explanation for the record number of executions carried out since 2025 on his watch.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
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Amazon Prime Day Best Under-$15 Last-Chance Deals Prime Day 2026 has been one for the record books.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 26 June 2026
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