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DUI

American  

abbreviation

  1. driving under the influence (of alcohol or drugs): often used as an official police abbreviation.

Example Sentences

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He was not arrested for DUI in that incident.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It would require Watson warnings to be read in court to all offenders who are charged with a DUI and accept a plea deal for the charge of hit and run.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

For God’s sake, “Real Housewives of Potomac” viewers were turning dashcam footage of Karen Huger’s DUI arrest into meme fodder over the Christmas holiday.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025

“Source of Bush DUI document has history of making crude attacks on the governor,” Washington Times, Nov. 4, 2000.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2024

Rios’ sentence is consistent with others for similar offenses, said criminal defense attorney Mark Friese, a long-time practitioner in DUI cases.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

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