DWI
AmericanEtymology
Origin of DWI
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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"I thank the DWI for their thorough investigation and for their ongoing work to protect public health and ensure that our drinking water is safe."
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
The police department launched the probe into officers who were currently or previously working for the DWI unit.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Mr. O’Rourke, who has publicly apologized for his DWI arrest in the past, also addressed the tweet Sunday, saying voters aren’t interested in “pettiness” and “personal attacks.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2019
So DWI fatalities will have to be computed per capita, unadjusted for how many miles residents of a city drive.
From Slate • Aug. 27, 2014
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