NL
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Printing. new line.
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non licet.
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non liquet.
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Baseball. National League.
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Also NL, NL. New Latin; Neo-Latin.
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New Latin
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the Netherlands (international car registration)
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non licet
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non liquet
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Etymology
Origin of nl
Latin: (for sense 1) it is not permitted (for sense 2) it is not clear
Example Sentences
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The Brewers bested the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central by five games, despite having a payroll nearly $100 million lower than their rival, and reached the National League Championship Series.
From Los Angeles Times
Tucker found himself in the middle of the National League MVP discussion as the Cubs sat in first place in the NL Central.
From Los Angeles Times
He would not return to the outfield in 2025, manning the designated-hitter spot for the Cubs, whose season ended at the hands of the Brewers in five games in the NL Division Series.
From Los Angeles Times
If competitive balance is the concern, the Diamondbacks could try to get away from the Dodgers and get out of the NL West.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2023, the Dodgers won the NL West by 16 games.
From Los Angeles Times
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