record
verb (used with object)
to set down in writing or the like, as for the purpose of preserving evidence.
had recorded
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past perfectof record.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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As of Sept. 15, the International Maritime Organization had recorded 80 confirmed maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East since the conflict began.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The World Weather Attribution group of scientists said that some Mediterranean areas had recorded sea surface temperatures more than 6C warmer than normal during the hottest two weeks of the month.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
In the fourth quarter, the last with Buffett in charge, Berkshire had recorded an investment gain of $13.49 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Ernest told Whiskey Riff early this year that he and McAfee had recorded eight or nine songs together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
I knew that my memories were not memories only, that I had recorded them, that they existed in black and white.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
