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on record

[on-rek-erd, awn-] / ˈɒnˌrɛk ərd, ˈɔn- /




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A strong El Niño is virtually certain to develop this year, federal scientists say, and may end up being one of the strongest such events on record.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

It was the second hottest June on record for the world and for Europe as a whole, Copernicus said, as human-induced climate change continues to push temperatures higher.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Canadian viewership of the match against Morocco on 4 July peaked at 11.7 million unique viewers, and was the biggest non-final World Cup figure on record, host broadcaster Bell Media said.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Exports overall climbed 0.9% to their highest level on record for the latest month, buoyed by a rise in goods sent to the U.S., while imports dipped 0.2% between April and May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

These men flew and fought beside the women of the 586th as their equals, but there isn’t much on record about them.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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