American football

Example Sentences

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With all 11 US World Cup venues being NFL stadiums, American football is leaving its mark on its rather different namesake.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It was based on a survey of American football fans conducted shortly before the 1991 Gulf War.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Ahead of Trump’s arrival, an area roughly the size of 400 American football fields was closed in preparation for a stop here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Before laying the grass pitch imported from Colorado, officials adjusted the playing surface dimensions from those of American football to allow for corners and throw-ins.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Luma didn’t care much for American football, but she thought the boys might enjoy the plot.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John