DWI
AmericanEtymology
Origin of DWI
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The DWI added that it would take appropriate enforcement action "where required".
From BBC
The fact that, according to Merriam-Webster, DWI had only entered the vocabulary in 1950 makes this enticing story sound a leeeetle far-fetched.
From Los Angeles Times
The beleaguered police department has been grappling with other recent internal investigations, including the mishandling of DWI cases by some officers over a period of years and a traffic crash involving the police chief that seriously injured another driver.
From Seattle Times
The police department launched the probe into officers who were currently or previously working for the DWI unit.
From Seattle Times
Three Albuquerque police officers combined filed 136 of the 152 DWI cases, and at least 107 of those were filed last year.
From Seattle Times
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