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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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Kelce's teammates and coach Andy Reid were invited, as was NFL legend Tom Brady.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

Johnson, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who holds the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, on Tuesday revealed on “Good Morning America” that he has been diagnosed with ALS.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly celebrating their wedding on Friday at the New York arena on Friday.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The referee went to the cameras for a replay review that left everyone from U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes in total disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

She was the first woman in Mexico to go to the NFL.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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