on record

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Recent Examples of on record The Ebola outbreak, which was first declared on May 15, is already the third largest on record and still growing. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Since the start of May, there have been 10 beach hazard statements issued in the Bay Area, the most on record for this time of year. CBS News, 12 July 2026 Last month was France’s hottest June on record, with deaths surging by nearly a third during the hottest week. Sergio Rodrigo, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 That’s the highest number on record, including the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent millions of younger Americans back to the parental nest. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on record

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“On record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20record. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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