hit record

noun

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

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Since workplace burnout in the U.S. has hit record highs, professionals seek careers that offer financial security and overall well-being. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 That boom has seen oil and gas output consistently hit record levels in recent years. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, on the employment front, CEO resignations have hit record numbers in the opening months of 2025. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Favorability for the Democratic Party hit record lows in polling from both CNN and NBC News last month. Julia Mueller, The Hill, 6 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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