Grammar fix
set a record
achieve best result
to achieve the best result ever in a particular activity or event, so that no one has done better before
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She set a record by running the marathon in just over two hours.
In my opinion, when someone sets a record in sports, it inspires others to work harder and reach new goals.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He made a new record in the 100m.
Say: He set a new record in the 100m.
You SET a record (or 'break' one) — you don't 'make' it.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'established a best-ever performance' is wordy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
set a record
- new
- break
- world
- set a new record for