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NFL

American  
  1. National Football League.


NFL British  

abbreviation

  1. National Football League

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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So, to have a space that reflects the diversity of its programming often makes recording more fruitful, especially during key moments like the NFL draft or awards season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

And when Inside the NBA put Vrabel and Russini in a “Gone Fishing” mock photo earlier this month, it probably sent some NFL social media teams into a frenzy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The NFL has released its full schedule for the 2026 season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Electronic Arts also has a similar sports-based appeal, as it’s known as one of the biggest sports-gaming companies in the industry, with EA Sports FC for soccer and Madden NFL.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

You could be a linebacker in the NFL.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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