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  • w.r.
    w.r.
    abbreviation
    warehouse receipt.
  • WR
    WR
    abbreviation
    Western Region

w.r.

American  

abbreviation

  1. warehouse receipt.

  2. Insurance. war risk.


WR British  

abbreviation

  1. Western Region

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Even if the formula were adjusted, however, Cleve Arguelles of pollster WR Numero told AFP he does not believe the numbers are there to convict.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana — Steelers receivers coach is the brother of Indiana’s head coach.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

“What do you think about helping a 4 star WR transfer to Bosco from Alemany,” a St. John Bosco High assistant coach texted Steigh in May 2023, according to messages reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

WR: With management, it was something I always wanted to go into.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2025

The type WR battery comes in three sizes.

From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Witte, Otto A.

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