DWI
AmericanEtymology
Origin of DWI
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The DWI asked for the case to be sent to Crown court for sentencing as it was "high-profile or exceptionally sensitive", and a Crown court could hand down stiffer penalties.
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
The department says that individuals who report DWI checkpoint locations might be trying to impair the enforcement of traffic and drunken driving laws.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2019
The 5,000-employee Houston Police Department has only 25 officers and supervisors assigned to DWI enforcement.
From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2018
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