Dnf Definition & Meaning

British

Examples

DNF British

abbreviation

1. did not finish

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Example Sentences

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He also recorded the first “DNF” of his marathon career at the Paris Olympics, dropping out right after the steepest incline on the course.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

“It is very difficult. If Perez DNF’s, then we have a shot,” Wolff said.

From Seattle Times

The two-time Cup champion has been involved in either a spin or crash in 13 races this season and has six DNF’s.

From Seattle Times

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