Sentence examples for set a mark for from inspiring English sources
This year's pitchers did set a mark for the highest rate of strikeouts with 8.55 per nine innings pitched, well ahead of the previous best of 8.10 set in 1998.
It was the second scoring record in two days for Durant -- who set a mark for most under par through four rounds at 29 under -- and the third PGA Tour scoring record to be broken this year.
In what was partly obscured by their magical late-season streak, they committed only 68 regular-season errors, tying a major league record, and set a mark for the highest fielding percentage (.989).989
It sold 14,000 in hardback, setting a mark for later disappointment.
Evgeni Malkin and Michael Rupp scored for the Penguins, whose 5-0 recond on the road set a franchise mark for most consecutive road wins to open a season.
Botham had stood alone as the nation's most prolific bowler for 23 years, but Anderson is now in position to set a new mark for future generations to follow.
The sexual descriptions set a new mark for explicitness in a work of non-pornographic intent.
It is believed he also set a record mark for hit-outs to advantage.
NBC's new fashion reality show, "Fashion Star," also set a new mark for lowest ratings.
Not only a seasoned professional but someone who loved his work, he set a bench mark for us all".
Rob Gronkowski set an N.F.L. record for touchdown receptions by a tight end with 17. Wes Welker set a franchise mark for receiving yards and led the N.F.L. with 122 receptions.
