on record

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Definition of on recordnext
as in public
not known by only a select few Everything said in this room today will go on record.

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Recent Examples of on record Wednesday's Beige Book, a chronicle of economic activity published by the Federal Reserve, had the highest number of mentions of terms related to inflation on record, according to an analysis from Bespoke Investment Group. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the contiguous United States, with ocean temperatures also reaching a record high that month. — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 Currently, 2026 is on pace to be the second-highest year on record for West Nile virus cases, after 2024, according to local ABC News affiliate WTVD. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 In California alone, the last four days were over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the longest such streak on record; and driven by an unprecedented El Niño, the last five Pacific hurricanes have set new highs for their power and permanence. — Elijah Wolfson, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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