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HW

American  

  1. Real Estate. hardwood.

  2. high water.

  3. hot water (heat).

HW British  

abbreviation

  1. high water

  2. cricket hit wicket

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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 • Jan. 5, 2026

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 • Jan. 4, 2026

The Insurrection Act was last used more than three decades ago, when President George HW Bush sent troops to Los Angeles to deal with riots in the wake of the shooting of Rodney King.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

Since 2018 and the death of George HW Bush, he was the oldest surviving US president.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

HL represents head length and HW indicates the head width.

From Penny Nichols Finds a Clue by Clark, Joan

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