DSL
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of DSL
1995–2000
Example Sentences
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Bond supply will include the Netherlands reopening the July 2035 DSL on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
This makes it a reliable option for remote or rural areas where traditional services like DSL - a connection that uses telephone lines to transmit data - or cable are unavailable.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024
Alcántara hit .136 with two homers, 10 RBIs and 21 steals last year for the DSL Cubs.
From Washington Times • May 25, 2023
It sounds like your service works near the DSL modem but that the computer in your more distant office loses connectivity.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2022
Traditional satellite internet is slow and expensive but can be a crucial backup for rural remote workers whose only other option is slow, flaky DSL.
From The Verge • Aug. 4, 2022
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