Wwi Definition & Meaning

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WWI American

1. World War I.

WWI British

abbreviation

1. World War One

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Example Sentences

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“It looked like a Mad Max movie,” said Rudi Deysel, chief executive of West Wits Mining WWI -0.63%decrease; red down pointing triangle , the Australian company that owns the mine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Known for his ability to make “wing-walking” repairs during his stint in the Army Air Service, Locklear quit the military after WWI to form the Locklear Flying Circus.

From Los Angeles Times

After WWI, everyone, including women, wanted to fly and Hollywood encouraged it.

From Los Angeles Times

United Airport was purchased by Lockheed in 1940 and after the United States entered WWI, it was used to build and stage military aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times

By the time WWI ended, airports and airstrips dotted the L.A. area — by some accounts, 53 existed within 10 miles of City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times

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