in record numbers

idiom

: in amounts or quantities greater than ever before

New houses are being built in record numbers.

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But to inject energy into the economy after the pandemic, Trudeau carelessly opened the gates too wide, letting in record numbers of temporary foreign workers and international students that exacerbated what was already one of the world’s worst housing crises. —

Stephen Maher, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025 Lifestyle The 10 richest families in the world The wealthiest families on Earth got even richer in 2024 By Start Slideshow Start Slideshow There were more billionaires in 2024 than at any point in history, as the wealthiest people alive continue to accrue wealth in record numbers. —

Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024 Wisconsin residents are expected to travel in record numbers during the Christmas season this year, according to a new report from AAA. —

Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024 Women are ascending to leadership roles in record numbers, according to McKinsey and LeanIn. —

Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in record numbers

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