V.F.W.
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Sherrill, who is a mother of four, is not a perfect fit for the V.F.W. crowd in this part of New Jersey.
From The New Yorker • Nov. 4, 2018
The United States has been at war for seventeen years, but, at the V.F.W., the events of the previous century still loom largest; the men’s room is adorned with stickers about Hanoi Jane.
From The New Yorker • Nov. 4, 2018
Outside the clinic, the parking lot at first resembles some sort of heartland V.F.W. gathering, with men who appear to be in their 70s marching, singing and waving protest placards.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2016
After the raid, the V.F.W. hall prohibited the group from meeting there again, so the Republic’s next congressional session will be held at Ace Buffet and Grill in Waco.
From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2015
"Mr. Cruthers," the ant continued, "haven't you been instructed by the National Academy of Sciences that the Martian V.F.W. is to participate in this parade?"
From Martian V.F.W. by Vandenburg, G. L.
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