DNF
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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In distance running DNF means “did not finish”; 11 of the 91 starters, including Fiona O’Keefe, winner of the U.S. trials in February, took that option Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024
It remains his only DNF from more than 50 ultras.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2023
His family was waiting for him at the finish line, though, so “no scenario for me to quit. My 20th Ironman, 4th Kona, my slowest and hardest but great memories! Never DNF as we say!”
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2022
It was Larson’s third consecutive DNF at Daytona, including wrecks to end his last two starts at the famed track.
From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2022
Hamlin crashed out of NASCAR’s premier event Sunday, his first DNF in 17 starts in the season opener.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022
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