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WV

American  

abbreviation

  1. West Virginia (approved especially for use with zip code).


WV British  

abbreviation

  1. West Virginia

  2. (Windward Islands) St Vincent (international car registration)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The sector directly employs only around 80,000 people, according to German industry federation WV Stahl, with many working in the traditional industrial heartland of the Ruhr.

From Barron's Nov. 6, 2025

Kroger #739 in Gassaway, WV, and Kroger #239 in Charlottesville, VA, are slated to close on Aug. 22.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2025

"The most important thing that I remember about working with Harman was the way she was always looking to do things for the team," former India head coach WV Raman said.

From BBC Dec. 25, 2023

WV: As I’ve grown, I’ve wanted to show myself that I can play on a top-tier level of luxury.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2023

“For now, there will be no floor for the age of marriage in WV, endangering our kids,” Young wrote on Twitter after the vote.

From Seattle Times Mar. 8, 2023

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