record book
noun
: a book that has records of the best or most remarkable performances or achievements in a particular sport or activity
—usually used figuratively
His long jump earned him a place in the record book.
That game was one for the record books.
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That number ties him in the Tour’s record book with Merckx, who won sprints, time trials, mountain stages, and even hilly stages during his storied career in the sixties and seventies.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 28 June 2024
Then, as Edmonton finished adding future Hall of Famers Mark Messier, Glenn Anderson, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Kevin Lowe and goalie Grant Fuhr, Gretzky and the Oilers destroyed the NHL record book.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024
With water temperatures already so high, there is a threat to see the biggest global bleaching event in the record book, Manzello said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
The senior currently ranks fourth all-time in the program record book with 632 career assists, trailing only Jennifer Rizzotti (637), Diana Taurasi (648) and Moriah Jefferson (659).
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2024
But the Vikings hadn’t won one since 2018, according to the record book.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
But to continue that climb and join Wade at the top of the Heat’s record book for various categories, Adebayo needs to continue playing for the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2024
Florida: Steve Spurrier to Ron Zook Spurrier rewrote the SEC record book and turned Florida into a title-winning powerhouse before leaving for the NFL following the 2001 season.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
The University of South Florida men’s basketball team has been rewriting the program’s record book.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 28 June 2024
Then, as Edmonton finished adding future Hall of Famers Mark Messier, Glenn Anderson, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Kevin Lowe and goalie Grant Fuhr, Gretzky and the Oilers destroyed the NHL record book.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024
With water temperatures already so high, there is a threat to see the biggest global bleaching event in the record book, Manzello said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
The senior currently ranks fourth all-time in the program record book with 632 career assists, trailing only Jennifer Rizzotti (637), Diana Taurasi (648) and Moriah Jefferson (659).
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2024
But the Vikings hadn’t won one since 2018, according to the record book.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
But to continue that climb and join Wade at the top of the Heat’s record book for various categories, Adebayo needs to continue playing for the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2024
Florida: Steve Spurrier to Ron Zook Spurrier rewrote the SEC record book and turned Florida into a title-winning powerhouse before leaving for the NFL following the 2001 season.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
The University of South Florida men’s basketball team has been rewriting the program’s record book.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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