DWI
AmericanEtymology
Origin of DWI
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The DWI added that it would take appropriate enforcement action "where required".
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
Medina said his staff first heard vague allegations about possible corruption within the DWI unit more than two years ago and learned last year that federal authorities were looking into the claims.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
DWI checkpoints are more effective at stopping drunken driving when they are public than when they are secret.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2019
The Harris County Sheriff’s office has five deputies on DWI patrol, but many local forces have no one doing that life-saving work.
From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2018
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