for the record
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But the film mistakes a chapter for the whole story, and a dramatization for the record.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
The latest Marvel blockbuster had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, when it earned $360 million -- topping Disney's 2019 "Avengers: Endgame" for the record on a non-adjusted-for-inflation basis.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
LinkedIn, for the record, is well aware of the slop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
A “special-needs trust,” for the record, is similar to a spendthrift trust in that it’s also irrevocable and protected against creditors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
But I, for the record, did nothing to stop you.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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