records

Example Sentences

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Historical records show it was observed in China for more than two months.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

He was freed at 1:17 p.m. that afternoon, according to jail records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Gupta said they believed Tam had seen thousands of patients in the last 25 years, but there were no records that could be used to contact them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Tensions peaked recently at Baltimore’s ornate City Hall, where members of the all-Democratic City Council considered a proposal—which would require voter approval—to explicitly grant the inspector general access to records.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Before I can question myself, I slide under the counter myself and into the records room.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse