XL
American-
extra large.
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extra long.
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Example Sentences
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Only a few rivals exist at that level, such as Samsung’s top-line Galaxy S25 Ultra, Huawei’s Mate X6 and Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
It was an Uber or Lyft, and I had skipped the XL option to save a few minutes, so I was crammed into the back like a Shriner in a mini-kart parade.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The family of 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett, who was killed by an XL bully after the ban came in, have called for tougher legislation.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
La Grande XL travels around the country to events including the recent Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as well as the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
I wasn’t in the best shape to begin with, so I quickly reached a point where I could no longer fit comfortably in my haptic chair or squeeze in to my XL haptic suit.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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