HW
Americanabbreviation
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high water
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cricket hit wicket
Example Sentences
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In 1989, the George HW Bush administration removed Panama's military leader Manuel Noriega and brought him to the US to face drug trafficking charges.
From BBC
Back in 1989, Barr wrote the government's legal memorandum used to justify the invasion ordered by then-president George HW Bush.
From Barron's
The most commonly used word in winning campaigns is "people", according to Bruni- Lowe's analysis - he cites Bill Clinton's 1992 "Putting People First" and "For People, For a Change" as examples of slogans that made a real difference, allowing the presidential candidate to play to his strengths as a "people person" in contrast to his stiff opponent George HW Bush.
From BBC
The last US military parade was held by President George HW Bush in June 1991, celebrating the US-led victory in the Gulf War.
From BBC
Then-President George HW Bush sent troops at the request of California's governor at the time, Pete Wilson.
From BBC
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