hit record

noun

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

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Data released by the United Nations last week showed that greenhouse gases hit record highs in 2023, with CO2 accumulating in the atmosphere at a faster rate than at any time during human existence. Amy Feldman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Retail credit card interest rates hit record high 04:13 Credit card delinquencies have soared more than 50% in the past year, according to an August report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024 Advertisement The tips appear to be working, as household savings have hit record highs. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 Deadline reported that the series, executive produced by Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan, hit record high streaming numbers when season 2 began. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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