hit record

noun

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

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With less than a month to go before the November election, diesel prices continue to hit record highs as some farmers transport their crops for processing and others rush to complete their fall harvest. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following conflict with the United States and Israel, diesel costs have hit record average highs, with recent prices over $6 a gallon. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Making a hit record wasn't all harmony for Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Diesel prices have hit record highs and long-term bond yields are at their highest levels in decades. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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