WA

¹ American

abbreviation

Washington (approved especially for use with zip code).
Banking. withholding agent.

wa' ² American

[waw, wah] / wɔ, wɑ /

noun

Scot.

wall.

W.A. ³ American

abbreviation

West Africa.
Western Australia.
Marine Insurance. with average.

WA British

abbreviation

Washington (state)
Western Australia

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Example Sentences

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The biggest power plant in Texas, WA Parish near Thompsons, Texas, emitted 49% more sulfur dioxide last year, or 36,000 tons—more than all but six states that year, according to NRDC’s analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Washington state has instituted a basic long-term-care insurance program, the WA Cares Fund.

From MarketWatch

"I thank the work of the WA Police in quickly identifying this individual and acting immediately."

From Barron's

After surviving a ballot initiative challenge, Washington will become the first state to provide benefits for home and community-based care for older adults and people with disabilities through the innovative WA Cares program.

From Salon

Authorities in WA also say they believe a fourth person died after their call to triple-0 failed.

From BBC

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