DWI
AmericanEtymology
Origin of DWI
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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"I thank the DWI for their thorough investigation and for their ongoing work to protect public health and ensure that our drinking water is safe."
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
The fact that, according to Merriam-Webster, DWI had only entered the vocabulary in 1950 makes this enticing story sound a leeeetle far-fetched.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024
The police department launched the probe into officers who were currently or previously working for the DWI unit.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2024
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
DA Larry Friedman, once a skeptic, says the pretrial release and DWI programs give him a middle ground between harsh and lenient—accountability without jail—that he needs in certain cases.
From Slate • Dec. 29, 2015
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