break the record
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The market debut of artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic, a chief rival to OpenAI, could break the record set by SpaceX, US media have reported.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
This will break the record for the highest number of days on which the temperature has exceeded 30C somewhere in the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
That's the question as Washington prepares to break the record for the world's largest fireworks display on the United States' 250th birthday on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
A sudden power surge is super-charging college softball and at least two other hitters, both at UCLA, could realistically break the record alongside her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
“Not until you break the record for living in a fort. We could bring you food. And pillows. And books.”
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
