on record

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1
: in the position of having publicly declared oneself
went on record as opposed to higher taxes
2
: being known, published, or documented
the judge's opinion is on record

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Before this year, the largest drawdown on record was the 180 million-barrel emergency sale in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026 The producers note that it is widely considered the deadliest single attack on journalists on record. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Some said the law in question exclusively regulates lenders, noting that the attorney general opinions on record tied to the statute focus on loans. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 San Diego was under a tropical storm watch on Saturday due to the storm, for only the second time on record. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on record

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“On record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20record. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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