for the record
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Madonna called it a "manifesto" for the record - a spiritual sequel to 2005's Confessions on a Dancefloor, which spawned hits like Hung Up and Sorry.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“And yes, for the record: we wish the votes were counted faster, too,” Newsom’s office wrote — a nod to the fact that the issue isn’t new.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
Lee, for the record, isn’t one of them.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
All in all, this week’s article is a display for the ages—or for the record books.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
It was only by sheer luck that he had not been burned worse than the tracks of the N train, which, for the record, had really been on fire.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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