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SAR

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. search and rescue.

  2. Sons of the American Revolution.

  3. Special Administrative Region (of China).


Sar. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Sardinia.


SAR British  

abbreviation

  1. Special Administrative Region (of China)

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Example Sentences

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The bank did file a SAR raising concerns about the fuel story, showing one Epstein account took out more than $200,000 in cash in 2011 and $290,000 in 2012.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

But unless their regulators or law enforcement reply otherwise, the banks can continue to serve the client, having fulfilled their obligation with the SAR.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

In a SAR, that upfront cost would be borne by the taxpayer.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

Likewise, by incorporating infrastructure condition data from SAR technology, asset managers can be proactive in repairing any flaws, budgeting for potential issues which can save both time and money that may be otherwise lost.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

SAR has been a component of high-profile space missions since 1978, when the first SAR-equipped satellite, Seasat, was placed into orbit around the earth.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer