for the record
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As unlikely as it happening seems, though, Norris says for the record that he would have no problem with Verstappen as his team-mate.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 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
Lee, for the record, isn’t one of them.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
His triple-double of 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds made James the oldest player in NBA history to accomplish that feat, pushing him past Karl Malone for the record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
But, for the record: Twenty-two percent of the world’s population sees ghosts—that’s over one and a half billion people worldwide.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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