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record-breaking

[ rek-erd-brey-king ]

adjective

  1. so great, successful, numerous, extreme, etc., as to surpass all previous records:

    We had a record-breaking fundraising drive this year.

    He scored a record-breaking 97 goals in a single season.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of record-breaking1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences

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A record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Germany, which will slash travel times and improve Scandinavia's links with the rest of Europe.

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The discussion of the pair playing SoFi began when Iglesias came out at Koy’s record-breaking sixth Forum show last February to hand him a plaque for his achievement.

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Between April and June 2024, record-breaking rainfall in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, led to the worst flood in the area's history.

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Come World Cup time - in front of what are likely to be record-breaking crowds - being calm and regrouping under pressure is certainly a handy skill to call upon.

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As Southern California sees the end of a “mini heatwave” on Friday, about 100 miles inland Coachella’s doors are opening with potentially record-breaking heat.

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