hit record

noun

: a record or CD that is very popular and sells many copies

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But first, Howard took out his phone and hit record. Matt Baker, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 Given that global sea surface temperatures hit record highs in 2023 and 2024 — and, while slightly cooler now, are still extremely high — the way that scientists calculate the presence of a La Niña is being thrown out of whack. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could reach $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025. Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025 Energy production hit record highs, one of many facts that Republicans refuse to acknowledge. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hit record 

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“Hit record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20record. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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