Examples of the National League in a Sentence
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The Robinson Dodgers had won the National League pennant twice in his first three years.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The Mets needed to do something to shore up their outfield, appease their fanbase, and give themselves a chance to compete in the National League East.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Both the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities asked for clarification of how the Department of Homeland Security made its determination for each community, but none was provided before the list was substantially pared down.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers are nearly even money (+130) to win the National League and -650 to win the NL West.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The Mets needed to do something to shore up their outfield, appease their fanbase, and give themselves a chance to compete in the National League East.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Both the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities asked for clarification of how the Department of Homeland Security made its determination for each community, but none was provided before the list was substantially pared down.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers are nearly even money (+130) to win the National League and -650 to win the NL West.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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“The National League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20National%20League. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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