on the books

phrase

: on the records
outdated laws that are still on the books

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In Pennsylvania, the form of punishment is still on the books — but executions have been halted for more than a decade by an active gubernatorial moratorium. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 On the phone, a bride with a May date on the books was texting her a link to an article about imminent renovation work at the storied hotel that would force it to close forabout four years. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 The fourth team in World Series contention, the Tampa Bay Rays, stands just above the Guardians in payroll at 25th, with about $98 million on the books. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Four others were withdrawn, leaving 36 emergency cases with an actual decision on the books. — Sophie Brams, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the books

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“On the books.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20books. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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