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GSW

American  

abbreviation

  1. gunshot wound.

    A young male was brought in with a GSW to the head.


Etymology

Origin of GSW

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Raptors were absolutely rolling & GSW had only 1 timeout & so they couldn’t stop the run.

From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2019

I thought the NBA finals already happened and GSW beat OKC.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2016

We are able to enjoy and we predict 105 98 victory for GSW here in the office!

From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2015

The initial GSW listing raised €633.4 million in 2011 and €175 million more for the remaining 20% at the beginning of 2012.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2012

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., via its Whitehall Funds, and private-equity group Cerberus doubled their investment in GSW Immobilien AG, a Berlin-based residential housing manager, when they took GSW public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2012

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