DNF
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Would you agree, realistically, with six races left, Lando Norris needs Max Verstappen to have a DNF to stand any chance of winning the championship?
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024
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
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 marked the third time in the last four races at Talladega that Logano has crashed out, and it was his first DNF of the season.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2022
“I just feel like a joke,” Shiffrin said Thursday after she fell at the 12th gate for a DNF in the combined event.
From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2022
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