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    set a record

    US /sɛt e rɪˈkɚd/

    ・

    UK /set ə riˈkɔ:d/

    A1
    phr.Phrase
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To establish a new, previously unmatched level of achievement, especially in sports or other measurable activities.
    He aimed to set a record that would stand for decades.

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    The 5 Richest Self-Made Women Under 40

    02:42The 5 Richest Self-Made Women Under 40
    • Her Ares tour set a record in December as the first ever to gross over $1 billion in ticket sales, according to Polestar.

      Her Ares tour set a record in December as the first ever to gross over $1 billion in ticket sales, according to Polestar.

    • Her Aeris tour set a record in December as the first ever to gross over $1 billion in ticket sales, according to Pollstar.

      Her Aeris tour set a record in December as the first ever to gross over $1 billion in ticket sales, according to Pollstar.

    B1

    Why Dragon Fish Are So Expensive | So Expensive

    04:06Why Dragon Fish Are So Expensive | So Expensive
    • In 2009, one of these supposedly set a record, selling for $300,000 to an anonymous high ranking official in the Chinese government.

      In 2009, one of these supposedly set a record, selling for $300,000 to an anonymous high ranking official in the Chinese government.

    • In 2009, one of these supposedly set a record, selling for $300,000 to an anonymous high-ranking official in the Chinese government.

      In 2009, one of these supposedly set a record, selling for $300,000 to an anonymous high-ranking official in the Chinese government.

    B1

    How BTS Makes And Spends Its Money

    06:05How BTS Makes And Spends Its Money
    • Their April 2019 album, "Map of the Soul: Persona", sold nearly 3.4 million copies within a month and set a record high in South Korea.

      Their April 2019 album, "Map of the Soul: Persona", sold nearly 3.4 million copies within a month and set a record high in South Korea.

    • and set a record high in South Korea.

      and set a record high in South Korea.

    B1

    10 Funniest Death Scenes In Movies

    05:1810 Funniest Death Scenes In Movies
    • Director James Cameron set a record with the budget of his action-comedy True Lies, but

      Director James Cameron set a record with the budget of his action-comedy True Lies, but

    B1

    Top 20 WORST Super Bowl Moments of All Time

    19:59Top 20 WORST Super Bowl Moments of All Time
    • It set a record for the fastest score to start a Super bowl, and

      It set a record for the fastest score to start a Super bowl, and

    • It set a record for the fastest scorer to start a Super Bowl,

      It set a record for the fastest scorer to start a Super Bowl,

    B2

    People Use An Electronic Smartpen For The First Time

    03:07People Use An Electronic Smartpen For The First Time
    • I set a record, "Keith's so sexy, Keith's so fine, Keith makes everyone totes go blind."

      I set a record, "Keith's so sexy, Keith's so fine, Keith makes everyone totes go blind."

    A2

    Trump hits new low in economy poll

    10:35Trump hits new low in economy poll
    • Well, as you know yeah, as you noted, if the economy is the top issue for Americans and used to be a strong suit of Donald Trump's and he had set a record low on that, that becomes a problem.

      Well, as you know yeah, as you noted, if the economy is the top issue for Americans and used to be a strong suit of Donald Trump's and he had set a record low on that, that becomes a problem.

    B1

    Trump imposes add'l 10% global tariff after reacting to tariff ruling

    16:44Trump imposes add'l 10% global tariff after reacting to tariff ruling
    • We set a record every time.

      We set a record every time.

    B1

    When JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Speaks, the World Listens | The Circuit

    22:32When JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Speaks, the World Listens | The Circuit
    • In 2023, they set a record for the most profits of any U.S. bank ever, $49.6 billion.

      In 2023, they set a record for the most profits of any U.S. bank ever, $49.6 billion.

    A2

    Weekend Update: Trump Tariffs Cause $6 Trillion Loss, Tesla Stock Plummets 10% - SNL

    04:06Weekend Update: Trump Tariffs Cause $6 Trillion Loss, Tesla Stock Plummets 10% - SNL
    • Senator Cory Booker set a record giving a 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, which is crazy.

      Senator Cory Booker set a record giving a 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, which is crazy.

    B1