break the record

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Sales are expected to range between 92 trillion and 94 trillion won, which would also break the record of 86 trillion won set in the third quarter of 2025.

From Barron's

If the former England captain does extend his career for another four years, he is likely to break the record for most Test caps and runs.

From BBC

Ticket registration begins on Jan. 14 with 14 million tickets available for the Olympics and Paralympics, which would break the record for Games tickets sold.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think they’ll break the record,” Kerr said, before the Thunder’s 49-point blowout of the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday improved their record to 24-1, tying the Warriors’ start to the 2015-16 season.

From The Wall Street Journal

After scoring 24 points in the first half when Inglewood took a 57-32 lead, Crowe made two free throws on a technical called at the end of the second quarter, then made a three with 7:51 left in the third quarter to break the record.

From Los Angeles Times